Holy Eucharist
In Holy Communion, Catholics come face-to-face with Christ. It is crucial to prepare your heart for the magnitude of this special sacrament. The Rite of Holy Communion celebrates the second step toward full initiation into the Church. First Holy Communion is most often celebrated around the age of seven or eight, when the children are of the age of reason and are capable of participating in the sacramental life of the Catholic Church. For First Holy Communion, children must take part in the sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving the Body of Christ. The Eucharist is a gift that takes a whole lifetime to understand. It is a gift that requires a response from us, which is why we must take care that our children are well prepared to receive Him and understand the honor it is to come to the altar.
At a child’s Baptism, the parents are told that they “would be the first and best teachers of your children in the way of faith”. Parental involvement in the preparation of a child for First Holy Communion is paramount. The parish ‘helps’ but does not replace the parents' role in the process of leading their children in the development of their faith. A key method of doing this is through the development and example of their own spiritual life. The best preparation for the Eucharist is taking the child to Mass regularly and helping them understand what it is that they're taking part in.
Ages 0-6
Congratulations! We rejoice at the birth (or coming birth) of your child and that you desire they be born into God's family through the sacrament of Baptism.
To have your baby baptized:
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Please fill out the 0-6 years old baptismal info form below (see "0-6 years old baptism form")
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Please sign up to attend a baptism class (if required*) OR send appropriate* completion certificate to kolbe@saintvincents.org
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Our next baptism classes are:
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Mar. 3, 2025 from 7:00-8:00 PM | Please click here to sign up for the class.
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Apr. 5, 2025 from 10:00-11:30 AM | Please click here to sign up for the class. (Please enter the office door near the circle drive of the church)
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Watch the Godparent Video: Watch here
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Note: This video counts for the baptism class for godparents noted on the form below. It only counts for godparents
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Have the godparents watch the godparent video
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Fill out the Godparent Form (click here for PDF)
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Send the completed Godparent Form to kolbe@saintvincents.org, along with potential dates ideally at least 2 months out that you would like to have your baptism (we usually do them on Saturdays at 10:00 or 3:45). Your potential date must be confirmed with the deacons and the office. Our deacons are subject to limited availability, so please do not make plans until we get a date and time nailed down!
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Wait for one of us to confirm a date with you (feel free to follow up if you don't hear back for awhile!)
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Once the date is confirmed, come to the baptistry in the church for your baptism!
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You should receive a baptismal certificate at the baptism. If you do not receive one, please reach out to kolbe@saintvincents.org and we will send you one in the mail. This certificate is important to keep on record for the reception of other sacraments, such as first communion, confirmation, and marriage.
Here is a checklist (click here) to help you complete this process!
Thank you! Please see the FAQs below, and reach out to kolbe@saintvincents.org if you have any additional questions.
*Baptism classes are required only for those who have not completed one in the last 4 years. If you have completed your baptism class in the past 4 years, please send a copy of your certificate to kolbe@saintvincents.org
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Holy Communion completes Christian initiation. Those who have been raised to the dignity of the royal priesthood by Baptism and configured more deeply to Christ by Confirmation participate with the whole community in the Lord’s own sacrifice by means of the Eucharist. – CCC 1322
