The Sacraments of Initiation

Baptism | Confirmation | Eucharist

“The sacraments of Christian initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist – lay the foundations of every Christian life. ‘The sharing in the divine nature given to men through the grace of Christ bears a certain likeness to the origin, development, and nourishing of natural life. The faithful are born anew by Baptism, strengthened by the sacrament of Confirmation, and receive in the Eucharist the food of eternal life.'”  Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1212

Baptism

Through the doorway of Baptism, the baptized are freed from Original Sin and given new life in Christ.  Led on a journey initiated by God that evokes a response in the person to strive for holiness, and live as a disciple of Jesus Christ and ultimately, to become a saint. 

PARENTS

Thank you for inquiring about the Sacrament of Baptism. In order to proceed, kindly complete the form below to begin the process of baptism preparation.  We will respond to your inquiry within 7-10 business days. After completing the questions in the form there is a brief description of the steps of preparation for baptism so you will have a sense of what to expect. Please note: We do not offer classes for parents who are having their child baptized at another church.

GODPARENTS

Congratulations on the awesome privilege of supporting the formation of a child in the practice of the Catholic faith. Classes to prepare you for this responsibility are offered for LOTW parishioners.  

Please notify us no less than six weeks prior to the baptism. Email your request with the date and location of the baptism along with the parish contact to bridget@lotw.org.

REQUEST FOR SACRAMENT RECORDS

For those who were baptized at Light of the World and are seeking a copy of your baptismal certificate with notations, please click on the link below. 

Confirmation

The sacrament of Confirmation helps the baptized to become more perfectly bound to the Church and strengthened through the Holy Spirit to become witnesses of Christ, reflected in their words and deeds. 

Eucharist

The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life and all the other sacraments and ministries of the Church are oriented toward it. Unlike the other sacraments which are channels through which we mysteriously encounter Christ and receive grace, the Eucharist is Christ himself, wholly and substantially present; Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity.

The Eucharist is the source and cause for communion in the divine life of God and unity among the family of God. When the faithful participate in the celebration of Mass, God lifts us to the heavenly liturgy in anticipation of eternal life with God, the angels and the saints.

Questions? Contact us.