"Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit"  The Catechism of the Catholic Church"  # 1213

Infant and Child Baptisms:    Parents are required and sponsors encouraged to attend a baptismal preparation class (Pre-Jordan). Pre-Jordan classes are held on the last Tuesday of the months of January, March, May, July, September and November at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Office Building.   Baptisms are scheduled on an individual basis.   To register for a class or schedule a Baptism please call (740) 453-0597, ext. 14.   

Adult Baptisms:   Adults interested Baptism participate in the RCIA program first as Inquirers, to learn more about the sacrament, then as Catechumens as they prepare to receive the sacrament.    For more information please call (740) 453-5097, ext. 14.