• The Sacrament of Baptism
  
  Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word.
  Catechism of the Catholic Church 1213
  
  Before scheduling a baptism, participants (parents and prospective Godparents) must contact our Baptism coordinator, Deacon Conrad Urteaga or provide proof of baptism class attendance from another parish.
  
  A birth certificate must be brought to the office or the class along with Confirmation certificate (for godparent who is single) or Sacramental Marriage Certificate (for married Godparents).
  
  Godparents must be practicing Catholics. According to Canon Law 873, "only one male or one female sponsor or one of each sex is to be employed."  For more information, please contact: Conrad Urteaga at DeaconConrad@stjeromesatx.org or (210) 838-4186.