THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM IN THREE EASY STEPS!
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THE FIRST STEP:GATHERING INFORMATION
CHILDREN, INFANT - 7 YEARS OLD
Congratulations on your decision to have your child baptized. Your first step is to contact Deacon Dennis Popadak so that he may gather the necessary information. He may be reached at 207-553-2023 or at dennis.popadak@portlanddiocese.org. This planning can begin before your child is born.
CHILDREN, 8 YEARS OLD AND UP
Children age 8 and up are offered a more extensive preparation. For more information, contact Kim Lovett at 553-7042 or at kim.lovett@portlanddiocese.org.
ADULTS
Adults who are seeking Baptism in the Catholic Church receive preparation through a process called the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Contact Kim Lovett at 553-7042 or at kim.lovett@portlanddiocese.org.
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the second step:BAPTismal preparation
In preparation for your child's baptism, we ask parents or guardians to attend a baptismal preparation session with members of the formation team in the parish. All parents are required to watch the two "REBORN" videos (below) and complete the worksheets before attending the session. Godparents are encouraged to attend. Please contact Deacon Dennis for details at 553-2023 or dennis.popadak@portlanddiocese.org .
The next scheduled preparation dates are:- Sunday: February 12, May 7, August 13 or November 19, 2023... at 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM at Sacred Heart Church in Yarmouth
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Please complete this assignment before attending our preparation session.
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the third step:Celebration of Baptism
For children under the age of 8, our parish celebrates baptisms at each church following the last Mass on Sunday morning. Contact Deacon Dennis.
Holy Martyrs, Falmouth
during or after the 10:30 AM Mass
Sacred Heart, Yarmouth
during or after the 11:00 AM Mass
St. Gregory, Gray
during or after the 8:30 AM Mass
St. Jude, Freeport
during or after the 9:30 AM Mass
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
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Contact Us
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Deacon Dennis Popadakpotheportlanddiocese.orgSenior Deacon -
Kim Lovettkim.lovettportlanddiocese.orgFaith Formation Coordinator of Sacraments
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