Baptism is the one sacrament that all Christian denominations share in common. From the beginning of the New Testament, Christianity at the Feast of Pentecost (Acts 2:38-39) to our time have practiced the first sacrament of Initiation, Baptism, a welcoming into the Christian faith. Water symbolizes life, death, and cleansing. Water is either poured over the baptized person's head or the individual is immersed in it. Each baptized person is presented with a candle that is lit from the Paschal candle; this symbolic act represents the coming of Christ into the person's life.
Infant Baptism
Contact - Alicia McMahon 402-280-3031
It is the parents who make the baptismal promises and the profession of faith for the infant at the baptism. Here at St. John's we celebrate infant baptisms within our Sunday Mass. Once a month each Mass time (Saturday 5pm, Sunday 8am, Sunday 10:30am) is set aside to welcome these newest members of our Christian community. Check with Alicia for our most up-to-date schedule.
If you are not a parishioner at St. John’s we will need a letter of permission from your local pastor to celebrate your child’s baptism here.
Adult Baptism
Contact - Lisa Kelly lisakelly2@creighton.edu
402-280-2934
Adults wishing to be baptized are invited to participate in the Initiation Ministries.
