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.
~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened [for him], and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove [and] coming upon him. Matt 3:16
If you would like to get your infant or young child (up to age 6) baptized at St. Bartholomew Church, the first step is to call our Parish office.
Baptismal Prep Classes will be held online via Zoom until further notice.
You need to be scheduled for a Baptismal Preparation class, please contact Margaret Janes in the Church Office.
If you would like to have an older child (age 7 or older) baptized, you will need to enroll your child in:
RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation of a Child) or RCIT (Rite of Christian Initiation of a Teen) programs.
If you are an adult and would like to join the Catholic Church, RCIA is for those adults who are not baptized, adults who were baptized in the Roman Catholic church but not catechized or completely initiated, and those individuals from another Christian church who are in need of instruction and initiation