Baptism Preparation
Scheduled Times
Baptisms at Saint Boniface are normally celebrated after the 10:30am mass on Sundays. Or contact us and we will find a good time to celebrate with you and your family. Check with your parish on specifics if you were sent here to complete the Online Preparation Course.
Prayer
The God of power and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has freed you from sin, given you a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and welcomed you into his holy people.
He now anoints you with the chrism of salvation. As Christ was anointed Priest, Prophet, and King, so may you live always as a member of his body, sharing everlasting life.
Heavenly Father, in Baptism you have anointed us with the Holy Spirit to participate in Jesus’ mission as Priest, Prophet, and King. Grant us the strength and courage to strive to be ever more fully conformed to Christ and his mission, that we may better guide and guard the children you have entrusted to our care and teaching.
We ask this in the name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Baptismal Preparation Online
Parents, what name have you given to your child?
When you name something or someone, you claim it as your own. With baptism, God claims your child as the newest brother or sister of Jesus. We are so glad to be with you during this journey of faith.
Are you ready to help the parents of this child in their role as Christian Parents?
If you answered “yes” or “I most certainly am” then you are in right place.
Follow these simple directions and you’ll be on your way to becoming the next best Parents and Godparent in our faith community!
Step One
Reborn explores the deeply personal power of Baptism, bringing to light the spiritual reality for parents and godparents and, most importantly, the child being baptized. Rendered with a cinematic beauty that’s become the hallmark of the Augustine Institute’s film productions, Reborn presents the foundation of the Church’s teaching on Baptism, with a step-by-step explanation of the rite itself, including its profound place in Scripture and Tradition.
Follow this link to sign up for formed.org FOR FREE! Click/tap “SIGN UP” then “SIGN UP AS A PARISHIONER” – THIS IS THE FREE ACCOUNT ACCESS METHOD. Use the 15857 zip code to look up free parish account with St. Marys Inter Parish (including Saint Boniface, Kersey). It will say: St. Marys Inter Parish Faith F – 325 Church St St Marys PA.
ENTER YOUR NAME and EMAIL and you’re in!
Step Two
Now that you have created your own account on Formed.org and made your way back to this page… we are going to send you back to Formed.org to find the REBORN Series. Scroll around until you find the episode entitled “The Gift of Godparents.” Watch that video then come back. Here is a link if you are already logged in on Formed.org!
https://watch.formed.org/reborn
If you are the parents looking for a video to watch, check out some of the other parts in the REBORN Series.
Great job watching that video. Wasn’t that easy? Better than learning how to change a diaper or paying for college! Now, scroll down and fill out the form and keep the auto generated email as a verification of completion. We will be praying for you and the family that has invited you to share the gift of new life from God, who is Love!
Scroll Down for Step Three
Download the Godparent Covenant
Fill this out and bring with you to the church.
If you are not able to answer in the affirmative for each,
please contact the parish immediately to clarify any questions related to eligibility.