From the CCC 1213: 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; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission.
Baptism is God’s most beautiful and magnificent gift… We call it gift, grace, anointing, enlightenment, garment of immortality, bath of rebirth, seal and most precious gift. It is called gift because it is conferred on those who bring nothing of their own; grace since it is given even to the guilty; Baptism because sin is buried in the water; anointing for it is priestly and royal as are those who are anointed; enlightenment becauseit radiate light; clothing because it washes; and seal as it is our guard and the sign of God’s Lordship.
St. Gregory of Nazianzus, Oratio 40, 3-4: PG 36, 361C
To set up a Baptism please call the office at 319.363.8269 or email i.miller@dbqarch.org
Baptism Classes are held on the 4th Monday of the month, to register please contact the Parish Office.
Isabelle Miller i.miller@dbqarch.org
For Baptisms over the age of 7, please contact Billie Burhite at 319.363.8269 or b.burhite@dbqarch.org
