Baptism

Baptism is the first Sacrament of Initiation within the Catholic Church. Baptism brings a child or adult into the new life promised them by God and creates them anew in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Baptism for infants and children under age 7 is typically celebrated at our weekend liturgies; parents can also arrange to celebrate their child's baptism at 1:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of the month. Parents and godparents are required to participate in a baptism preparation session; these sessions are scheduled in our parish once per quarter.

Parents are encouraged to prepare for their child's baptism prior to the birth of their child. To arrange for a baptism and enroll in the preparation session, please contact Deacon Jim Monaghan at 410-974-4366 or email at jmonaghan@standrewbythebay.org at least 60 days prior to the desired date.

To arrange a baptism for children age 7 and up, as well as for adults, contact Stephany Crane @ 410-974-4366 or by email at scrane@standrewbythebay.org.