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
Baptism at Our Parish
Baptisms at St. Stephen normally take place at the 8:30 AM Sunday Mass on the second Sunday of the month.
Please contact the parish office at (616) 243-8998 or contact us. Parents who are baptizing their first child must attend a baptismal preparation class.
If you are discerning baptism as an adult, please contact Janet Potoczny at 616-241-4477, or see our page regarding the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults for more information.
Baptism Dates
2024
August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8
2025
January 12, February 9. no baptisms during Lent (February and March), May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14
