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    • All Are Welcome >
      • About
      • Leadership and Parish Staff
      • Media Gallery >
        • Photos
        • Videos
      • Parish Registration >
        • Registration Form
  • Sacraments
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Baptism >
      • Adult Baptism
      • High School & Young Adult Baptism
    • Confirmation
    • First Communion
    • Holy Orders - Vocations
    • Marriage
    • Reconciliation
    • Baptismal Record Request
    • First Communion Record Request
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    • Pastoral Services
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    • Bulletins >
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    • Fr. Mark's Faith Enrichment >
      • Fr. Mark's Reflections
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  • Stewardship
    • Pillar of Hospitality
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Baptism

Sacrament of Baptism

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The origin and foundation of Christian Baptism is Jesus.  Before starting his public ministry, Jesus submitted himself to the baptism given by John the Baptist.  The waters did not purify him; he cleansed the waters.  . . .  Jesus did not need to be baptized because he was totally faithful to the will of his Father and free from sin.  However, he wanted to show his solidarity with human beings in order to reconcile them to the Father. By commanding his disciples to baptize all nations, he established the means by which people would die to sin – Original and actual – and begin to live a new life with God.

The Sacrament of Baptism is the first Sacrament of Initiation into the Catholic Church. Baptism is a precious gift given by God through the Church, one which parents have the privilege to offer to their children. It is a gift meant to last a lifetime and beyond. The Sacrament of Baptism opens the door to new life by making us part of Christ and His Church. It is the entry into a Catholic-Christian community and a life of faith in Jesus Christ.

In Baptism, the Holy Spirit moves us to answer Christ's call to holiness. In Baptism, we are asked to walk by the light of Christ and to trust in his wisdom. We are invited to submit our hearts to Christ with ever deeper love. ~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults | en español

Baptism for infants requires advance preparation of at least two months, which includes a Baptism Preparation Class. Baptism for teenagers and adults is conducted through our RCIA program.

Baptisms for infants and children (through 6 years old) in English and Spanish are held on designated Saturdays throughout the year excluding Lent. 

baptism contact information

Infants and Children through 6 years old
Ministry Center
Juanita Diaz
209-320-5710
frontdesk@presentationchurch.net
Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
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Link to calendar - Infant - 6 years old
All registrations must be done in person



Children 7 years old - 8th grade
Minister of Religious Education
Nancy Gomez
Phone: 320-5714

religioused@presentationchurch.net
Link to RCIC - Elementary


High School - 24 years old
 Youth and Young Adult Minister
Samantha Soto
Phone: 320-5722
youthministry@presentationchurch.net

Link to Baptism - Youth/Young Adult
Link to RCIA - Youth/Young Adult



25 years old and over

Minister of Adult Formation
Maria Teodoro Chadburn, M.A.

Phone: 320-5713
adultform@presentationchurch.net
Link to Baptism - Adult
Link to RCIA - Adult

Baptism Preparation

Volunteers in this ministry lead sessions to prepare parents and Godparents for the Baptism of their young children. In both English and Spanish the preparation sessions include catechesis, spiritual growth and community building. Training is provided.


The Presentation Parish provides formation to prepare parents and godparents for the responsibilities they undertake with the baptism of young children. Volunteers ensure that the baptism ceremony is a positive experience for all those present. Families of young children are supported through a preschool program which offers a developmentally appropriate faith filled environment and a Sunday child care co-op program that provides Liturgy based formation during Mass. Parents are provided with opportunities to develop relationships with other fellow parishioners.

We'd love to see you soon!

Church: 1515 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton, CA 95207
Ministry Center: 6715 Leesburg Place, Stockton, CA 95207
School: 1635 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton, CA 95207

Ministry Center Hours

M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm

Telephone
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209-472-2150

Email
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media@presentationchurch.net