The Sacrament of Baptism is the greatest gift we will ever receive;
it is the Sacrament that changes us FOREVER.
In Baptism, we are marked as a child of God and offered the gift of salvation,
initiation into the Christian community, and the beginning of life in Jesus Christ.
This sacrament of initiation opens the door to the other sacraments,
with Eucharist and Confirmation completing the initiation process.
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If you are a registered and active parishioner at
St. John Paul II Scioto Catholic Parish, please call the St. John Paul II Scioto Catholic
office at (740) 354-4551 to set up the preparation meeting and the Baptism itself.
Click here for the Baptismal Information Sheet that will need to be filled out prior to the Baptism.
Click here for the qualifications of a godparent.
Click Here for the Sponsor ( Godparent) Request Form.
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Next baptism class is scheduled for November 6th at the St. Mary Center at 7:00 pm.
Please call the office at 740-354-4551 to pre-register for this class.
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“Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit,
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.”
–Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1213
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