Baptism celebrates the love God has for each of us. Through its celebration, the Church welcomes a new member and affirms him/her as a child of God, a follower of Christ, a member of the Body of Christ and a temple of the Holy Spirit.

When we celebrate Baptism the whole community is called to welcome this new member. The celebration reminds us of the need to support one another in our journey of faith. Baptism invites us to be active members of the Body of Christ – the Church.

In recognition of this invitation, we have put together a number of resources to help us better understand the relevance and importance of the Sacrament of Baptism.

The Baptismal Ceremony Explained...

The Baptismal Ceremony - Facilitator notes 

Baptism Memento 

TRAINING FOR PARISH BAPTISM TEAMS - For further information - Contact Sr. Bernadette Breathnach at the Galway Diocesan Pastoral Centre on 091-565066

FAMILY PRAYER

Loving God, we ask your blessing on our family.
Watch over us and guide us. Make our home a place
of love and safety, a place of peace and joy,
a place where we grow in faith together.
Amen