“Baptism incorporates us into Christ and forms us into God’s people. This first Sacrament pardons all our sins, rescues us from the power of darkness, and brings us to the dignity of adopted children…” (Rite of Christian Initiation, General Introduction, 2).
Infant Baptism requires that parents make a solemn commitment that they will raise the child in the Catholic faith. In practical terms this means that the parents promise to:
- Bring the child to Sunday Mass each week starting the Sunday after Baptism.
- Enroll the child in Religious Education classes starting no later than the first grade and continuing through Confirmation.
- Teach the child by word and example at home to love God and neighbor as Jesus taught.