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Baptism<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding_phone=”3%” bottom_padding_phone=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_color=”#252525″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”120″ bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”curve_opacity”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_single_testimonial testimonial_style=”small_modern” text_color=”#000868″ color=”Extra-Color-3″ quote=”Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission.\u201d” name=”Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1213″][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” custom_height=”90″][vc_column_text]As the first of the seven Sacraments, and the way by which to receive the other Sacraments, Baptism unites us to Christ, who died for us and repaired our relationship with God the Father. The Sacrament of Baptism signifies our new life in Christ as the believer receives not only remission of original and personal sin but also the various fruits, gifts, and virtues necessary to live a holy life. Through the waters of Baptism, the believer is incorporated into the Body of Christ, the Church.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding_phone=”3%” bottom_padding_phone=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_color=”#252525″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”120″ bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”curve_opacity”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_custom_heading text=”Baptism Preparation” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%239a0000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]\n

Prior to a child’s baptism, parents and prospective godparents are required to attend our Baptism preparation class. This class educates each party about the Baptism process, as well as the importance of the Sacrament. Classes are held the the third Sunday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from 12:30\u20132:00pm, or on Monday nights by appointment. For more information about the Baptism preparation process, please contact\u00a0Lindsey Hanna, Director of Parish Life, at 720.833.2702<\/a> or lhanna@allsoulscatholic.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”60″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”1756″ bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”6%” bottom_padding=”6%” top_padding_phone=”3%” bottom_padding_phone=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” color_overlay=”#000868″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_color=”#252525″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”120″ bg_image_animation=”zoom-out” parallax_bg=”true” parallax_bg_speed=”fast” shape_type=”curve_opacity” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Required Baptism Forms” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”BAPTISM PREPARATION FORM” url=”https:\/\/allsoulscatholic.org\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/All-Souls-Parish_Baptism-Information-Form.pdf” margin_right=”30″ margin_top=”30″][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”GODPARENT\/SPONSOR ELIGIBILITY FORM” url=”https:\/\/allsoulscatholic.org\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Godparent-Sponsor-Form-Final-English-Spanish.pdf”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f6f6f6″ scene_position=”center” top_padding_phone=”3%” bottom_padding_phone=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_color=”#252525″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”120″ bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”curve_opacity” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”50″][vc_custom_heading text=”Inquire about Baptism” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%239a0000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″]