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Baptistry
The place
where people are baptized is called
the baptistry. It is located near the altar because every time we come to
Eucharist we come through baptism. Through the water, we are joined with God
forever. Baptism is the beginning of our journey of faith. It's a call to be
disciples of Christ with everything that entails.
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The large candle
beside the font is the Paschal candle. It reminds us of the light of
Christ. |
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Baptisms at St.
Joseph Parish take place during Mass or afterward. Infants, children
and adults are baptized in the same font. Those seeking full
membership in the Catholic faith (who have not been baptized in the
Catholic Church or other Christian denomination) are typically
baptized during the Easter Vigil (Left).
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We are
blessed with this wonderful gift ... the doorway into the heart of
Christ. Indeed, Catholics do not take the gift of baptism lightly.
They refer to this awesome moment every time they enter the church
building. They dip their hand in the water and mark
themselves anew with that same sign in which they were baptized—the
sign of the cross. This is a reminder of their
own baptism. Holy water fonts are located at
each of the entrances to St. Joseph Church. |
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