The Sacrament of Baptism


Call the Parish Office for class times. The next infant baptismal celebration will be on July 10th at the 5pm mass.

"Baptism is the first and chief sacrament of forgiveness of sins because it unites us with Christ, who died for our sins and rose for our justification. Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist constitute the 'sacraments of initiation' by which a believer receives the remission of original and personal sin, begins a new life in Christ and the Holy Spirit, and is incorporated into the Church, the Body of Christ. The rite of Baptism consists in immersing the candidate in water, or pouring water on the head, while pronouncing the invocation of the Most Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit"
(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 977, 1213,1275, 1278)

Baptism at St. Augustine
To have a child baptized at St. Augustine or St. Mary, at least one parent must be a practicing Catholic, registered at this church, and regularly attending Mass and participating in the life of the parish. Baptisms are celebrated quarterly during the community's weekend liturgy. To inquire about baptism and the baptismal preparation session, please contact:

Peggy Smith
PA Sacramental Preparation
360-675-2303
psmith@staugustineoh.org