Saturday September 8 at 4:30
Sacramental Formation
Baptism

Sacramental Formation offers parishioners an opportunity to understand post Vatican II theology regarding reception of sacraments today. Sacraments offer us an opportunity to celebrate with the larger community. They form us in the biblical themes of liberation and freedom. We encounter our Lord in ritual that is celebrating the past and present saving actions of Christ. This is done with a strong, active faith and understanding that leads to participation. Sacraments are acts of the Church, outward signs of the mystical body, the Church. We need to grow in our understanding and appreciation of each ritual itself.

Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Our journey begins with a call from God through the Church to live the gospel as followers of Christ. Baptism is our way of celebrating the embrace of God who loved us from the first moment of our conception. During the ritual of Baptism we receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and accept
God’s transforming love.

Listed below is the process for Infant Baptism. There is also an adaptation for children and youth who need to prepare for Baptism. Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little for more information.


Procedure for Celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism at Lumen Christi
    Baptism preparation is required for new parents, or those who have not had a class in 4 years,
    before the Baptism of their child. Baptism classes can be taken either at St. Thomas More or
    Lumen Christi. Parents reflect on their own faith life past and present; spirituality of children and
    families and how to foster it; and review the Rite of Baptism.

    Call Lumen Christi to schedule the Baptism and preparation.
    Lumen Christi Faith Formation, Phyllis Hamill-Little, (651)698-5581, 103
    Location: Bride’s Room, 2055 Bohland Ave., 55116

    Sponsor/godparent must be a practicing Catholic, at least 16 years of age and confirmed in the
    Catholic Church. A person of another Christian denomination may stand as a witness.

Download a Baptism registration form here.
Baptism Schedule
Baptism Preparation Classes
Saturday September 10, 2011 at 4:30
Sunday October 9, 2011 at 8:30
Sunday November 13, 2011 at 10:30
Saturday December 10, 2011 at 4:30
Sunday January 15, 2012 at 10:30
Saturday February 11, 2012 at 4:30
Saturday April 14, 2012 at 4:30
Sunday April 22, 2012 at 10:30
Sunday May 13, 2012 at 8:30
Saturday June 9, 2012 at 4:30
Sunday July 15, 2012 at 10:30
Sunday August 12, 2012 at 8:30
Saturday September 8, 2012 at 4:30
Sunday October 14, 2012 at 10:30
Saturday November 10, 2012 at 4:30
Sunday December 9, 2012 at 10:30
Lumen Christi Bride’s Room 7:00 PM
October 6, 2011
December 1, 2011
February 2, 2012
April 19, 2012
June 7, 2012
August 2, 2012
October 4, 2012
December 6, 2012
St. Thomas More Portland Room 10:00 AM
1079 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105
(651)227-7669
September 10, 2011
November 12, 2011
January 14, 2012
March 10, 2012
May 19, 2012
July 14, 2012
September 8, 2012
November 10, 2012