Baptism Is A Beginning

Katie Choudhary

Opening PrayerWill You Bless Me?

A Glimpse into Our Family

Welcome to our Family!Tell us about YOU and YOUR family!How you met, what you do for a living, where you live, what you like to do for fun, when your baby was born, etc.

Parenting Starts At ConceptionSo far, what’s been the greatest part of parenting ?

So far, what’s been the most challenging part?

We Are Called

Reflection Time

•Faith life before marriage and the early years•Miscarriages and birth of each child brings change•Keeping the marriage spark alive• Transformation story

•Who in your life is a faithful practicing Catholic? What do you see in that person that makes you think this?• Have you had an experience that has sparked curiosity in learning more about Jesus and our faith?•Has something taken place in your life that has prompted you to take a step forward to make a personal and spiritual change?•Have you taken steps to grow in your faith (Bible Study, etc.)•Have you decided to make a serious decision to leave “the way of the world” to walk with Jesus and follow God’s path for you?

MaryOur Perfect Role Model

Prayer Before MassFamily Altar PresentationLet’s sit together in the front left middle section , in the CathedralHOMEWORK: Bring 2 items to share as we create our Family Altar (Choose at least one that is a sign of our Catholic faith in your family).

Opening Prayer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd ProgramRE for 4 years old through Kindergarten

Baptism – A Celebration!• For the baby• For the family• For the Communion of Saints• For our parish family

Baptism – “To Plunge”* New life in the Resurrection!

* Significance of water: death and life

The 3 Sacraments of Initiation

BaptismEucharistConfirmation

Godparents * Represent the Catholic Church Community

* Promise to help you raise your child in the faith, in times of struggle and times of joy

* A very serious role

Tour of the Cathedral

After our tour, please scan this code on your smart device and complete our survey while enjoying some refreshments.

In Service, as a Community• Prayer before Mass• Questions and Comments• Katiechoudhary34@gmail.com

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