Baptism

Please contact the Parish Office for the next Baptism Preparation Class: 406-442-5825.

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What is Baptism?

Baptism is a Sacrament that cleanses us from original sin, and makes us Christians, children of God, and heirs of heaven. 1

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Holy 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 of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word. 2

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Infants

The Cathedral offers a Baptismal Preparation class every month. Call the Parish Office to register for Baptismal Prep for your child.  

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Children

Children older than 7 years old attend preparatory classes either through R.C.I.A. or Faith Formation. Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appoint with our Faith Formation Director to discuss your child's baptism.

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Adults

Unbaptized Adults must attend the Rite of Christian Initiation classes starting in mid- September and ending at Easter. After attending classes and having sufficient reflection on entering the Catholic Church, Adults are baptized at the Easter Vigil.

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1 Baltimore Catechism, 621

2 Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1213