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Baptism

The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that…

Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God… (No 1213)

Because this sacrament is the celebration of one’s entry into God’s new life within a particular community, we ask that all people seeking baptism for their children be active members of St. Catherine’s community. At least one of the parents must be Catholic. As a rule, we require that families be registered at least three months before the celebration of the sacrament of Baptism. Two months prior to the sacrament, parents and godparents need to attend preparation for the Baptism of children under the age of seven. Classes are the 2nd Monday of every month. Registration is required. Please call Cathy, (972) 492-3237 x112 for more information or to register.

We provide the basic teachings of the church emphasizing the importance of the child’s parents in raising their child in the fullness of the life Christ has given us. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend the classes before the birth of the child, if possible.    The classes include an explanation of the sacrament of Baptism and how it is celebrated.

When the godparents are distant, they can attend preparation at their own parish. In that case, they will provide us with a copy of their certificate of baptism (with notes), their certificate of attendance to the preparation and a letter of good standing from their pastor. That is, godparents are practicing Catholics. Other Christians can only be considered as witnesses. Only one godparent is required. Two godparents are accepted.

Baptisms are every weekend of the month except during Lent. For available dates and time, please contact call (972) 492-3237.

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St. Catherine of Siena

1705 E Peters Colony Rd.

Carrollton, TX 75007

(972) 492 – 3237

St. Catherine of Siena

A soul rises up, restless with tremendous desire for God's honor and the salvation of souls. St. Catherine dedicated her life to serving those in need. She served as a nurse in homes and hospitals, and looked out for the destitute. She spread her knowledge and love of God through her work and her writings. At the age of seven we are told that St. Catherine vowed her virginity to God. At eighteen, she received the Dominican habit. She then began to live in solitude and silence in her room, going out only for mass. But somewhere, somehow, in this silence she learned to read. This silence ended in 1368 in her "mystical espousal" to Christ, after which she suddenly rejoined her family at home and gave herself to the service of the poor and sick.

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