Vincen de Paul Saint
catholic church | seward, nebraska
Baptismal Preparation
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“Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1213).
Aaron and Karie Busse celebrated the Baptism of their daughter, Gianna, in late 2020.
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he Catechism of the Catholic Church makes it clear just how important the Sacrament of Baptism is to our faith — “Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments” (1213). When we choose to have a child baptized, we are committing them to God. Here at St. Vincent de Paul, Msgr. Robert Tucker and Fr. Allan Phan both assist parents by helping them prepare for their child’s Baptism. Msgr. Tucker enjoys administering this sacrament, as he knows how important and special it is. “The grace of Baptism sets us free from the hold of the devil, and we live as children of God,” he says. First-time parents contact the parish office to schedule individual meeting times to prepare for Baptism. The parents also choose Godparents for the child. Msgr. Tucker says the role of Godparents is a very important one, as they are there to help the parents in their duty to raise the child as a Christian. “The Godparents are accepting a role in helping the child to grow in faith,” Msgr. Tucker says. “They are taking on the duty of prayer for this child, to provide an example of Christian living and to encourage them in their life of faith.” continued on page 5
