“Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? We were buried, therefore, with Him by baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:3-4).

Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons (and daughters) of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission…” Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 1213)

The Sacrament of Baptism should be celebrated as soon as possible after birth. Therefore parents should contact the Formation office 757-479-9897 or by email [email protected] to allow adequate time for the necessary preparation of the parents and the godparents.

Baptism Record Requests can be made through the Parish Office at 757-479-1010 or [email protected]. Please note that record requests may take up to two weeks to process. We ask that you allow adequate time when requesting a record.