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Questions?
If you have further questions, please contact the Director of Liturgy & Music, Jeff Bush, at the parish office or speak to the Liturgy Coordinator at any weekend Mass. Our parish priests will be able to direct you to the proper person
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The Sacrament of Baptism is often called "The Door of the Church," because it is the first of the seven sacraments not only in time (as most Catholics receive it as infants), but in priority, because the receptionof the other sacraments depend on it.Baptism is the sacrament that frees a person from original sin and from personal guilt that makes him/her a member of Christ and his Church. It is thus the door to a new life.
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Baptism for Infants
Requirements for the parent(s) who desire to have their child(ren) baptized:
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Parent(s) requesting the baptism of an infant child at IHM are expected to be registered as parishioners of IHM.
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Parent(s) must attend a baptism preparation class either here or at another Roman Catholic Church before scheduling the baptism. (See times and locations, below.)
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Parent(s) must provide a copy of the birth certificate of the child for parish records. NOTE: If you have attended the class (either here at IHM or at another Roman Catholic Church) within the last two years, you may choose not to attend again. However, youmust be able to present proof of completion of that class prior to the baptism.
- The completed Sponsor Certificate (link below) must be provided along with the child's birth certificate.
Requirements for the sponsor(s) or Godparent(s)
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Each child to be baptized must have at least one sponsor, and not more than two.
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In the case of two sponsors, there should be one man and one woman. If they are married, they must be validly married in the eyes of the Church (in a marriage presided over by a priest or deacon, or blessed by a priest.)
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At least one of the child’s sponsors must:
a. be fully initiated in the Catholic faith, having themselves received the Sacrament
of Confirmation, and
b. be active in their local parish (must sign Godparent Statement form) and
c. be 16 years of age or older.
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Baptism Preparation Class
Classes are offered on the following dates. Please contact Jeff Bush to register for the class.
Spanish Class English Class Mayo 11, 2018 May 6, 2018 Junio 8, 2018 Julio 13, 2018 July 15, 2018 Agosto 10, 2018 Septiembre 7, 2018 September 9, 2018 Octubre 12, 2018 Noviembre 9, 2018 November 11, 2018 Diciembre 7, 2018
All English classes take place from 3:00-4:30 in IHM Middle School Room 7-1. Check-in begins at 2:45 p.m. You must register no later than the Thursday before the class is scheduled to occur.
All Spanish classes are at 6:30 p.m. in the School Cafeteria.Baptism Class Fee
There is a fee of $25.00 for the baptism class. You may make payment in advance in the parish office, or mail a check to the parish office. (Please indicate that the check is for the baptism class, so that payment is processed correctly.)
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Celebration of Baptisms
Spanish Baptisms English Baptisms Mayo 19, 2018 Mayo 19 & 20, 2018 Junio 2, 2018 June 9 & 10 - 9am & 11:30am Mass only Julio 21, 2018 July 21 & 22, 2018 Agosto 18, 2018 August 11 & 12, 2018 Septiembre 15, 2018 September 15 & 16, 2018 Octubre 20, 2018 October 20 & 22, 2018 Noviembre 17, 2018 November 17 & 18, 2018 Diciembre 15, 2018 December 15 & 16, 2018 -
Non-Catholics who wish to learn more about the Catholic Church and receive the Sacraments of Initiation are invited to participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) process.
Adults seeking to enter the Church through Baptism generally receive the Sacrament during the Great Vigil of Easter. For more information on Sacramental Preparation for Adults, contact our ddenton@ihmatlanta.org. -
Contact Us
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Wm. Jefferson Bushjeffbushihmatlanta.orgDirector of Liturgy & Music
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