Holy Mary, Our Lady of the Wayside we seek thy intercession for the welfare of our Faith, our families, our flocks, and our fields. We beg thee to obtain for us the grace to walk in the Way of your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. May we find the end of our pilgrimage at the gates of Heaven, and there give praise to God our Almighty Father, forever and ever.
Amen.
Baptism serves as the first sacrament one receives when entering the Catholic Faith. It is a sacrament of initiation (which you can only receive one time), meaning once you received it, you officially enter into the body of Christ, the Catholic Church. The recipient receives justifying and sanctifying grace when baptized, and the Holy Spirit begins to dwell within them.
To have your child (7 years old or younger) baptized, please contact Fr. Chip Luckett to inquire about a baptismal preparation class and all that is required prior to your child’s baptism. You will need to fill out a Baptism Preparation Form. This form is available at the parish office or you can obtain this form by clicking here . You may also have a form mailed to you.
To contact Fr. Chip, you may do so by calling the office at (301) 884-2502 or by email at [email protected].
There must be at least one practicing Catholic Godparent. In order to be considered a practicing Catholic a Godparent must:
If a Godparent is from another Parish, you will need to provide a written statement from their Pastor which says that they are suitable to be Godparents. (Certificate of Sponsorship)