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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" (CCC #1213).
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Baptism
Godparents
“For the grace of Baptism to unfold, the parents' help is important. So too is the role of the godfather and godmother, who must be firm believers, able and ready to help the newly baptized - child or adult on the road of Christian life. Their task is a truly ecclesial function (officium). The whole ecclesial community bears some responsibility for the development and safeguarding of the grace given at Baptism.” (CCC #1255)
Requirements for Godparents:
Godparents play an important role in the life of the child to be baptized. They represent the broader Church community and must be a living witness of the faith. The responsibility of a Godparent is to model the life of a disciple of Christ.
You may choose to have one or two Godparents. If you choose to have two Godparents, one of them must be Catholic. The other Godparent can be from a different Christian tradition and act as a “Christian Witness” to the faith. If two Godparents are chosen one must be male and the other female.
Godparents:
Immaculate Heart of Mary partners with families who are seeking initiation into the Church for their school-aged children who attend IHM School, who are homeschooled, or who attend public or other schools in the area. Whatever your family's specific situation is, we will work with you individually to assist you and your children along the way. For more information about Baptism for school-aged children, please contact at [email protected] or at the parish office, (517)393-3030.
Adult Baptism
If you are an adult seeking information about Baptism, please contact Leah Hinman at [email protected], or at the parish office, (517)393-3030.
- Register with the parish – to begin the process of having your child initiated into the Church, please CLICK HERE to register with the parish. Baptism is a sacrament of initiation. Your child is being initiated into the communion (the community) of the Church. As such, it is necessary that the parents are making a commitment to the community; and that the child to be baptized has a community to join.
- Fill out the Baptism Request Form – CLICK HERE to fill out the form online. CLICK HERE to print and drop off at the parish office. After completing the parish registration and Baptism Request Form, Mary Dowsett will contact you.
- Baptism in the Catechism of the Catholic Church – Read paragraphs 1250-284. This can be read online HERE
Godparents
“For the grace of Baptism to unfold, the parents' help is important. So too is the role of the godfather and godmother, who must be firm believers, able and ready to help the newly baptized - child or adult on the road of Christian life. Their task is a truly ecclesial function (officium). The whole ecclesial community bears some responsibility for the development and safeguarding of the grace given at Baptism.” (CCC #1255)
Requirements for Godparents:
Godparents play an important role in the life of the child to be baptized. They represent the broader Church community and must be a living witness of the faith. The responsibility of a Godparent is to model the life of a disciple of Christ.
You may choose to have one or two Godparents. If you choose to have two Godparents, one of them must be Catholic. The other Godparent can be from a different Christian tradition and act as a “Christian Witness” to the faith. If two Godparents are chosen one must be male and the other female.
Godparents:
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Can be a relative but not the parents/guardians
- Live out their faith by attending church, through prayer, and active participation in the faith community.
- Have received the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation in the Catholic Church
- Need to be registered either at IHM or another parish and are active participants in the life of Church by: attending Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation, and receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least once a year
- If married, must have a valid marriage in the Catholic Church; or if divorced are not remarried outside of the Church
- You will need your parish priest's signature on this form. You can access the form HERE.
- Must be baptized
Immaculate Heart of Mary partners with families who are seeking initiation into the Church for their school-aged children who attend IHM School, who are homeschooled, or who attend public or other schools in the area. Whatever your family's specific situation is, we will work with you individually to assist you and your children along the way. For more information about Baptism for school-aged children, please contact at [email protected] or at the parish office, (517)393-3030.
Adult Baptism
If you are an adult seeking information about Baptism, please contact Leah Hinman at [email protected], or at the parish office, (517)393-3030.
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