It is also a very special occasion in the life of the Church. Just as we welcome a child into our families, so too the Church welcomes children into the family of God.

Baptism initiates a person into the Christian Community, making them children of God and members of the local parish. Baptism is a graced moment in which we meet God, and the decision to celebrate the sacrament deserves careful consideration.

The Sacrament of Baptism is currently celebrated every Sunday @ 1.15 pm. Arrangements for same should be made initially through the parish office (090 6626209 / roscommonparish3@gmail.com). Covid – 19 Guidance on Baptisms will apply.
Parents are required to fill out a Baptism Enquiry Form which can be downloaded here.>BAPTISM ENQUIRY FORM ><<a href=”https://sacredheartroscommon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Baptismal-Form-New-1.pdf” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”><>”.

All baptisms booked will be subject to the return of the completed Baptismal Form and birth cert copy of the child to the Parish Office.

Taken from The Faith Of The Catholic Church a CTS Publication

An individual is initiated as a Christian through three Sacraments: Baptism, which is the beginning of new life; Confirmation, which is the strengthening; and the Eucharist, which nourishes with the Body and Blood of Christ so as to make the Christian disciple more like Christ.

Baptism is important because it brings the individual to a new life in Christ and to membership of the Church. According to the will of the Lord it is necessary for salvation, as is the belonging to the Church.