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Baptism
As the first of three sacraments of initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist – baptism serves as the gateway to all the other sacraments. It enables one to be born anew in Christ and grants us each a share in his divine life, as Our Lord declared: “Unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God” (John 3:3).
Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism
For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Baptism is the first sacrament of Christian initiation. Through Baptism we are freed from sin, we become adopted sons and daughters of God and are embraced into the family of the Church.
Baptism transforms us. It marks our soul for life and eternity. In baptism, the Holy Spirit moves us to answer Christ’s call to holiness. In baptism, we are asked to walk by the light of Christ and to trust in his wisdom. We are invited to submit our hearts to Christ with ever deeper love.
Want to receive the Sacrament of Baptism?
For infants:
- At least one parent should be a practising Catholic.
- Parent(s) and family regularly attend Sunday Mass.
- Parent(s) to attend Baptism Catechesis Programme at the parish.
- Either one godparent, or two, who is a confirmed Catholic over the age of 16.
- Kindly refer to the Information Leaflet for more details.
For children aged 7 or above:
- Watch Introduction Video from Fr John
- Contact Ceci Li, Parish Faith Formation Coordinator (ceci.li@dioceseofnottingham.uk) for more details.
For Adult:
If you would like to be baptised as an adult you will need to participate in some instruction through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Traditionally adult baptisms take place during the ceremony of the Easter Vigil.
- Kindly refer to the leaflet for the full details of the programme.
- Contact Ceci Li, Parish Faith Formation Coordinator, (ceci.li@dioceseofnottingham.uk) for more details.
If you are not Catholic but have received Baptism as described above, we consider your baptism valid. So, you will not be baptised again if you choose to join the Catholic Church. Rather, you will be initiated into full communion with us through the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. Contact Ceci Li, Parish Faith Formation Coordinator, (ceci.li@dioceseofnottingham.uk) for more details.