Baptism
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Baptism for Infants and Young Children
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Baptisms for infants and young children through the age of 7 are held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month at 3:30 PM. Parents can arrange a baptism by calling the parish office and attending a Preparation Class. Please call the parish office at (540) 659-1102 for available dates.
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Baptism for Children of Catechetical Age
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Children above age 7 may participate in a special process called the Children's Catechumenate which is the Rite of Chiristian Initiation for Children. The Children's Catechumenate is a two year program which culminates at the Easter Vigil (the second year). At that time most indiviuals will receive the Sacrament of Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation. Contact the RE Office at (540) 659-5705 to register for classes.
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Baptism for Adults
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Any adult who has not been baptized in the Christian faith will attend the Rite of Chiristian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), this is a process of study and prayer for adults. RCIA meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM in the parish center, September through the Easter Vigil. Call the parish office (540) 659-1102 in August to register for RCIA. Exact dates will be provided in the bulletin.
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Baptism Preparation Class
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The Baptism Preparation Class in English is held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Brent Room.
The Baptism Preparation Class in Spanish is held the 2nd Friday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Brent Room.
Please call the parish office at (540) 659-1102 to register for a class.
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