Sacrament of Baptism
Dead to Sin. Alive to Christ.
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Baptism is the gateway to life in the Spirit and the door which gives access to the other sacraments (CCC 1213). It is like birth – indeed, Christ calls it a “new birth” (John 3:5), a birth from above.
Baptism has two effects, one of which takes something away and the other of which gives something. “Through Baptism we are (1) freed from sin and (2) reborn as sons and daughters of God; we become members of Christ incorporated into the Church” (CCC 1213).
some Baptism preparation in anticipation of the Baptism of their first child. To schedule a Baptism and receive the preparation materials, email baptism@basilthegreat.org.
And Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, every one whom the Lord our God calls to him.”
Listen on Our Podcast:
Katie and Deacon Rob share about their experience baptizing their children, choosing Godparents, celebrating baptismal feast days, and what the process of Baptism preparation is like here at St. Basil the Great.
Celebrating Your Baptism!
- Have a special treat! Enjoy a baptism cake (or pie or ice cream) and light your baptismal candle and sing “Happy Baptism to You” to the tune of “Happy Birthday to You!”
- Go Swimming! Enjoy a dip in the pool to remember your baptism. If you were baptized in the winter, head to the indoor pool at the Brecksville Community Center.
- Pray! Meditate on the Gospel of the Baptism of Jesus (Luke 3:15-16, 21-22) or pray the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, meditating on Jesus’ Baptism!