Baptism:
"Amen, amen I say to thee, unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost,
he cannot enter into the kingdom of God."
The Sacrament of Baptism is often called "The door of the Church," because it is
the first of the seven sacraments not only in time (since most Catholics receive
it as infants) but in priority, since the reception of the other sacraments depends
on it. It is the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation, the other two being
the Sacrament of Confirmation and the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Once baptized,
a person becomes a member of the Church. Traditionally, the rite (or ceremony) of
baptism was held outside the doors of the main part of the church, to signify this
fact
Baptism of Infants and Children up to 7 years old:
Arrangements must be made through the Church Office (305) 829-6141
with at least three months prior to the anticipated date.
Baptism of Children 7-12 years old: (RCIA for Kids)
In order to be in keeping with the Catholic Church’s general guidelines regarding
the established age of reason and to verify the intention to prepare and carry out
the duties of Christianity, any child seven to twelve years old will prepare for
Baptism participating for 2 years or more in the Children’s Catechumenate
offered through the Religious Education Ministry. Classes for students and Family
sessions are combined to best prepare the child for the reception of Baptism and
First Eucharist. During the second year after showing an appropriate degree of readiness
the unbaptized child will receive both sacraments during the Easter Vigil Mass.
If a child is in the age of Confirmation, he/she will also receive said sacrament.
Session are on Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 6:45pm.
Children older than 12 years old in need of Baptism, please call Mr. Victor Batista
at (786) 546-5539 or Deacon Orlando Rojo at (786) 247-3830 for the 'RCIA for Adults Ministery'.
REGISTER YOUR CHILD NOW !!!