Baptism is the beginning of our faith and our gateway into the Church. It is the first of three Sacraments of Initiation (Confirmation and Eucharist being the other two). 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 the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word". (CCC 1213)

Baptismal Class:
New parents who are having their first child baptized are required to register their child for baptism and attend a class prior to the baptism. The class will help them to understand the meaning of the sacrament and their role in raising their child in the Catholic faith. Classes are scheduled on the second Saturday every other month. Please contact the parish office to schedule your baptism and baptism class. 

To Schedule:  Call the Parish Office  409-755-1734

Sacrament of Baptism: 
Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays throughout the year by the pastor.
Private Baptisms are celebrated by one of our deacons.

A Godparent is to be:
- Godparents are to be a man and a woman. At least sixteen years of age and have celebrated the Sacraments of Initiation in the Catholic Church (Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist). A least one of the godparents must be fully initiated Catholic. Godparent can not be a parent.
- Able and willing to enthusiastically profess his or her faith during the Rite of Baptism and ready to model a Catholic Christian lifestyle. Specifically, this means weekly participation in the Sunday Eucharist, which is a hallmark of the Catholic Christian life.

Can a non-Catholic be a godparent?
A Protestant friend can participate as a Christian Witness for your child. A Christian Witness: is a baptized Christian and a member of a non-Catholic ecclesial community (e.g. Anglican, United, Presbyterian, etc.) Christians from another denomination may act as Christian witnesses. However, it is necessary to have one Catholic Godparent and you may have only one Christian witness.

RCIA Program: Adults Baptisms 
Through the program, the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation are received. To enter the program email Stacy Keen at skeen@dobcentral.org or call 409-755-1734, ext. 114. The RCIA Program begins in August.