Sacramental Preparation
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Vocations to Consecrated Religious Life
Contact
Director of Faith Formation
Jovana Lopez
Ashley Guerrero
(919) 776 - 1532 x208
Baptism
Infant Baptism (Infant to 6 years old)
If you desire to have your child baptized or you are expecting and would like to prepare for your child’s Baptism before his or her arrival, this is a time to rejoice! We at St. Stephen the First Martyr look forward to assisting you in preparing your child for their first step in his/her life in Christ.
In scripture Jesus proclaims, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”(Matthew 19:14) Baptism washes away what’s known as “original sin” and is the means by which we are made God’s own children.
If your child is 6 or younger we have a baptism process that consists of 1 session and both parents and godparents (if they live in town) are required to attend a baptism session.
General Requirements
Attend 1 session
2. Turn in the necessary forms
Baptism Preparation Session: Please call the office at 919-776-1532 to register for the next session for parents and Godparents.
Baptisms for children 6 years old and younger contact the following persons.
Baptisms in Spanish: Areli Tovar - Hispanic Ministry at 919-776-1532 ext. 205
Baptisms in English: Daisy Martinez at 919-776-1532
Baptism for children age 7 or older we have a special process in which they prepare to receive baptism known as “RCIA for Children”. The Church views anyone older than 7 as and adult, sacramentally speaking.
Baptisms for Adults:
FAQ
Do I have to be registered as a parishoner?
We strongly encourage you to become a part of our parish but, it is not required, we encourage you to become a part of our parish family by registering. Becoming registered and being an active, contributing parishioner is part of living out our baptismal call to be a part of the parish family “God’s family”. Not being registered will not delay your child’s baptism we can still move forward while becoming a new parish family member.What if I'm registered as a parishoner at another parish?
We would need a letter of permission from your pastor saying that you have permission to have your child baptized here.Do I have to pre-register for the baptism session?
Yes due to limited seating.
Dado al espacio limitado sera necesario registrarse para las clase.
To become a part of our parish family click here.