"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the

Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded of you" 

Matthew 28:19-20B

This quotation is found in the magnificent stained glass windows above the altar in our church. It is a reminder of the responsibility each baptized Catholic has to share the faith with others, beginning with their children. Baptism is the first sacrament celebrated in the process of becoming a full member of the Church community. It is the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

Baptism is, like all the sacraments, a gift from God. Water is the universal symbol. Water is absolutely essential for all life. Water cleanses and restores. It is the waters of Baptism which give us new life. In accordance, through Baptism, we die to ourselves in order to be restored and resurrected in the new life of Christ. Thus, baptism is 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 children of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission.

(Catechism of the Catholic  Church, #1213).

"The fruit of Baptism, or baptismal grace, is a rich reality that includes forgiveness of original sin and all personal sins, birth into the new life by which man becomes an adoptive son of the Father, a member of Christ and a temple of the Holy Spirit. By this very fact, the person baptized is incorporated into the Church, the Body of Christ, and made a sharer in the priesthood of Christ" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1279).

You should have your child baptized in your own local parish. If you are not registered at your parish, you are encouraged to do so. If you do not live within our parish boundaries, but find Our Lady Of Ostrabrama  to be your spiritual home please register online or visit our parish office and register as a committed member of the parish. Then please contact the office for an appointment to schedule your child's baptism and to sign-up for a baptismal class before the actual baptism.

Infant and Young Children Baptism

In preparing for your child's baptism:
Parents must be active, registered parishioners of our church..
If the godparent is out of town, the class may be taken at another parish which offers a baptism preparation class.
A certificate or letter indicating completion of the class must be turned in to the office prior to the baptism.

Check List

-Provide a valid birth certificate
-Please contact with our parish office to discuss date of baptism.
Choose Godparents - They both must be are fully initiated, practicing Catholics. Godparents must obtain a certificate of designated sponsor of baptism - the certificate must be signed by the godparent and signed and sealed by the priest from parish to whom the godparent belongs. Certificates of both godparents must be delivered to the parish office at least a few days before the date of the baptism.

For more information please call the parish office at 631-734-6446