Baptism is the first and basic sacrament of Christian initiation. It is usually conferred by immersion and by pouring water three times on the recipient's head, while reciting the baptismal formula: "I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19). The sacrament frees the recipient from original and all personal sins, and from the punishment due to them. In Baptism the person shares in the Trinitarian life of God as part of a community of faith. Baptism is the foundation of communion between all Christians
BAPTISM WITH INFANTS:
First time parents are to attend a pre-baptismal program that is offered quarterly throughout the year. Baptisms can be scheduled at churches in our Family of Parishes as indicated below.
At St. Michael
After any Sat. night
After 11:00 a.m. Mass most weekends
At Sts. Peter & Paul
After the 9:30 Mass most weekends
At Sacred Heart
After Mass most weekends
At Holy Angels
After the 4:30 p.m. on Saturday
After the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday
To make arrangements for Baptism, call 937-498-2307 and tell the receptionist you’d like to schedule a Baptism.
Special note: Please have a first & second choice of dates ready when you call just in case your first choice isn’t available.
Baptism Class: A one-time, pre-Baptismal class is required for all parents. Classes are offered monthly throughout the year. These are the Baptism Class dates for 2024:Sunday, September 29th - 1:00pm Holy Angels, 2nd Floor Conference Room
October ------------- St. Mike's PlaceThe Holy Angels Marriage Preparation Program helps prepare engaged couples for the commitment of the Sacrament of Matrimony. With the direction of the parish priest, the program uses a team of married couples, called mentor couples, who work with the engaged couple one-on-one. The mentor couples facilitate discussion about various aspects of daily married life through the use of the Witness to Love program. The engaged couples also participate in a Pre-Cana program given by the Family Life Office.
If you are interested in getting married, you should contact the Parish Office at (937) 498-2307 at least six months prior to your proposed wedding date. No date for a wedding will be confirmed until the engaged couple has met with the priest or deacon.
Please click on the below links for more information.
Engaged Couple Letter Mentor Couple Bios