- What is the Sacrament
  of Baptism?
  
  Baptism is the beginning of our faith and our gateway into the Church. It is the first of three Sacraments of Initiation (Confirmation and Eucharist being the other two). 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: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word". (CCC 1213)
- USCCB
  
  Baptism | Incorporated into Christ's Body, Sent on Christ's Mission
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- Baptism Preparation information
- St. Ephrem's Baptism preparation consists of two sessions, using the program REBORN: You, Your Child and the Heart of Baptism.
  
  Please contact the parish office at 586-264-1230 or office@stephrems.org to set-up the initial meeting and to schedule Baptism preparation courses.
- Documents
  
  Baptism Preparation Form
  
  Godparent Eligibility Form
- Celebrating Baptism at
  St. Ephrem
  
  Please contact the parish office to set-up a meeting and go over requirements.
  
  Parents must attend both Baptism preparation sessions and Godparents must attend the first session. Godparents/sponsors are encouraged to attend both sessions.
  
  Godparents need to fill out the Godparent eligibility form and return to St. Ephrem before the baptism will take place. (The form is available for download under Documents.)
  
  FOR ADULT BAPTISM, please visit our New to the Faith page or contact the parish office.

St. Ephrem
Catholic CHURCH

Sterling Heights, MI

What is the Sacrament
of Baptism?

USCCB

Baptism Preparation information

Documents

Celebrating Baptism at
St. Ephrem