The Sacrament of Baptism
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"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 you." - Mt 28-19-20
Baptism is the first of three Sacraments of Initiation, the other two, Confirmation and Eucharist received later in life. At baptism, a person becomes a member of the Mystical Body of Christ ... The Church. Baptism in the Trinitarian Form leaves an indelable mark, the mark of a Christian and required for eternal salvation. Want to learn more, register to attend our baptism prep class.
To baptize your child at St. Andrew the Apostle, please complete this checklist:
- STEP 1: Registered parishioner(s) of St. Andrew the Apostle. Click here, if you are not.
- STEP 2: First child to be baptized Roman Catholic? please register for the baptism class here.
- STEP 3: Print two godparent forms.
- Have these completed and signed by the godparents.
- Have them ask their pastor to sign their document and apply the parish seal.
- Mail or hand-deliver originals to LuCinda Buckner in the St. Andrew office.
- STEP 4: Complete the baptism registration form here.
- STEP 5: After completing steps 1-4, contact LuCinda Buckner at (816) 453-2089 ext 5 or lbucknerlbuckner@sataps.com to schedule the baptism.