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Baptism: The Door of the Church:

Baptism


The Sacrament of Baptism is often called "The door of the Church," because it is the first of the seven sacraments not only in time (since most Catholics receive it as infants) but in priority, since the reception of the other sacraments depends on it. It is the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation, the other two being the Sacrament of Holy Communion and the Sacrament of Confirmation. Once baptized, a person becomes a member of the Church. Traditionally, the rite (or ceremony) of baptism was held outside the doors of the main part of the church, to signify this fact.
 

Our parish's baptism schedule:

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral

First Sunday of each month.
Instructions preceding Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the new Cathedral.
To Register, please bring the child's birth certificate to the parish office no later than the Wednesday proceding the instruction.

Note: Birth certificates are needed to record the baptism in the Church's register.

 

Announcements

  1. Restoration to the former Cathedral

    Restoration to the former Cathedral continues.

    For the safety of all, a barricade has been erected around the former Cathedral for the duration of the repairs. A dumpster has been placed in the area of the parish office for the collection of trash.

    We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience as restoration takes place.


  2. Year of Faith

    To assist in deepening our knowledge of the faith during this Year of Faith, a list of books will be issued. The books will provide beneficial reading for all who wish to learn more about the faith.

    We should each set a goal of reading at least one of these books in the course of the year. The Catholic Bookstore will have these books available for sale.

    The telephone contact for the Bookstore is 325-6855 and it is opened Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.


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