PARISH of the HOLY EUCHARIST

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BAPTISM
- "Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spirtualis 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 incorporate 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
- Baptism Inquiry Form (All fields required)
  
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  Child's Information
  
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- Contact Us
  
  Regina des Rosiers
  
  Director of Liturgical and Parish Life
  
  (207) 847-6890
  pothe.liturgyportlanddiocese.org
- Process
  
  Step 1: Fill out the Baptism Inquiry Form
  Step 2: You will receive an email from our Director of Parish & Liturgical Life. The email will have:
  The links to three baptism class videos if you have not taken a class with us yet.
  A layout of the preparation process.
  Possible meeting days/times.
  
  Step 3: Watch the Classes
  Both parents need to watch the three videos for the Baptism Classes. (At the bottom of this page.)
  
  Step 4: Scheduling the Meeting
  After watching the classes, please answer the email with you availably for the Baptism Preparation Meeting.
  
  Step 5: Attend the Baptism Preparation Meeting
  This meeting will be around an hour long.
  Both parents need to attend this meeting, preferably in person
  We will go over the videos, the Rite of Baptism, Godparents, resources, and scheduling the Baptism.
  
  Step 6: Confirm Baptism Schedule
  You will receive a confirmation email with the day and time of the scheduled Baptism.
  This email may also include the Godparent contact and eligibility forms if they were not given at the meeting.
  
  Step 7: Choose Godparents
  You will need to choose at least one Godparent that meets all the requirements that will have been discussed at the meeting. If you are choosing to have two Godparents, one must be female and the other must be male.
  Each Godparent will have to fill out an Eligibility Form and have their Home Parish complete it with their seal. This form must be mailed to our Parish before the Baptism.
  
  Step 8: The Baptism
  The big day has come! Your child should be dressed in their white baptismal gown or outfit. Friends and family are welcome to join you as well. The Baptism will either take place during Mass or outside of Mass, depending on scheduling.
  Congratulations on the baptism of your child(ren)! Please know of our prayers for you and your family during this exciting time!
- Resources
  
  Book: Preparing for Your Child's Baptism by Sr. Hyacinthe Defos Du Rau, OP
  Website: The Ultimate Guide to Catholic Baptism by Ascension Press Media (linked)
  Video: Bishop Barron - The Sacrament of Baptism (linked)
- Baptismal Prep Classes
  
  Prior to the scheduled meeting, please view the following three classes on Baptism: Why Baptism, Baptism and Faith, and Beginning the Race. We will discuss these during the meeting. Each video is about ten minutes in length. Please come prepared to answer the questions:
  
  1) Why is Baptism necessary for salvation?
  2) What are my responsibilities as a parent or godparent of a baptized child?