Άγιον Βάπτισμα

Holy Baptism

Baptism is the sacrament of new life in Christ — a threefold immersion in water that joins the candidate to the death and resurrection of the Lord. At Holy Trinity, infants are typically baptized between three and twelve months of age, and adults at any time after a period of preparation.

Requirements and Preparation

At least one Orthodox sponsor (godparent) in good standing, who is not married outside the Church. A name chosen from a saint of the Church. Pre-baptismal meeting with the priest. The parish office can assist with paperwork and scheduling.

Questions Families Often Ask

When can the baptism take place?: Baptisms are typically scheduled on Saturday afternoons or Sunday afternoons after the Divine Liturgy. Baptisms are generally not celebrated during Holy Week or on the eves of major feasts.
Who can serve as a godparent?: A godparent must be a baptized and chrismated Orthodox Christian in good sacramental standing, not married outside the Orthodox Church, and able to commit to spiritually accompanying the child.
What does the baptism include?: The full sacrament includes the prayers of preparation, anointing with the oil of catechumens, the threefold immersion, chrismation (the seal of the Holy Spirit), tonsuring, and the candidate's first communion at the next Divine Liturgy.