Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), 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: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word." (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1213)
During the rite of baptism, after the parents request the sacrament of baptism for their child, the priest or deacon states, “You are accepting the responsibility of training your child in the practice of the faith.” Then, before the pouring of water, the instruction to the parents is repeated. "Make it your constant care to bring your child up in the practice of the faith."
Starting July 8, 2020 the English Baptismal Classes will be held from 7:00 PM to 8:00PM - School Room 104 (Parish Office - 244 Central Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07067). Every Second Wednesday (unless otherwise indicated). All participants should wear face mask at all times. Those not in compliance will not be allowed to come in.
1. Register
a. Call the office/rectory at (732)388-0082 or send an email to office@divinemercyrahway.church
b. Provide the following information:
2. A priest will call the person that requested the baptism based on contact information provided above at their earliest convenience.
3. Interview
a. Parents are required to have an appointment with the priest.
b. The procedures, requirements and fees will be discussed with you only by the priest.
c. Application form for baptism will be provided by the priest only.
4. Evaluation
a. The priest will evaluate the information provided by the parents on the interview sheet and baptism application form.
b. The priest will provide guidelines on the eligibility of all sponsors/godparents.
c. Sponsors and gorparents must be active Roman Catholics in good standing with their respective parish.
5. Recommendation
a. The priest will advise and provide a recommendation to parents/sponsors/godparents if they need to attend baptism class.
6. Baptism Date
a. The date of the baptism is set depending on the availability of the priest.
b. Baptism date will be finalized once all the requirements for baptism are submitted.
7. Baptism Classes
a. You cannot take the class if you miss Steps 1 to 5 above.
b. You will ONLY take the baptism class if you are advised by the priest to take it.
b. If you need to attend baptism class, please reach out to the Baptism Coordinators below for English Baptism classes. DO NOT call them to schedule the baptism and DO NOT GO straight to the class. If you come into the class without following the steps above you will be turned away.
ENGLISH BAPTISM COORDINATORS
Emma & Marc Belmonte
Home phone: 732-510-7686 (leave a message; they will return the call)
Cell phone: Emma 732-713-0538; Marc 703-932-7204 (texting preferred)
Ram & Clair Bautista - Assistant Coordinators
Text: 551-697-0968
PASOS A SEGUIR PARA EL BAUTISMO
1. Registrarse
a. Llame a la oficina / rectoría al (732)388-0082 o envíe un correo electrónico a office@divinemercyrahway.church
b. Provee la siguiente informacion:
2. El sacerdote llamará a la persona que solicitó el bautismo basándose en la información de contacto proporcionada anteriormente lo antes posible.
3. Entrevista
a. Los padres deben tener una cita con el sacerdote.
b. Los procedimientos, requisitos y tarifas serán discutidos con usted solo por el sacerdote.
c. El formulario de solicitud para el bautismo será proporcionado únicamente por el sacerdote.
4. Evaluación
a. El sacerdote evaluará la información proporcionada por los padres en la hoja de entrevista y el formulario de solicitud de bautismo.
b. El sacerdote proporcionará pautas sobre la elegibilidad de todos los patrocinadores / padrinos.
c. Los padrinos y los padres deben ser católicos romanos activos que estén al día con sus respectivas parroquias.
5. Recomendación
a. El sacerdote asesorará y recomendará a los padres / padrinos / padrinos si necesitan asistir a la clase de bautismo.
6. Fecha de bautismo
a. La fecha del bautismo se fija en función de la disponibilidad del sacerdote.
b. La fecha del bautismo se finalizará una vez que se presenten todos los requisitos para el bautismo.
7. Clases de bautismo
a. No puede tomar la clase si no cumple con los Pasos 1 a 5 anteriores.
b. SOLO tomará la clase de bautismo si el sacerdote le aconseja que la tome.
c. Si necesita asistir a la clase de bautismo, comuníquese con los coordinadores de bautismo a continuación para las clases de bautismo en español. NO los llame para programar el bautismo y NO VAYA directamente a la clase. Si ingresa a la clase sin seguir los pasos anteriores, será rechazado.
Clases Bautimales en Espanol: Sábado 10am – en la sala de la escuela 103 (al lado del edificio de la iglesia. entrar a taves del auditorio)
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Todos los participantes deben usar máscara en todo momento. Los que no cumplan no podrán ingresar.
Llame o deje un mensaje a Fanny Wachsberger al 732-915-4190 (se prefiere enviar mensajes de texto)