Baptism


BAPTISM is one of the seven sacraments of the Christian Church. It is is regarded as the first sacrament, and it is sometimes called the "door of the sacraments" and the "door of the Church."

In the Gospel of St. Matthew, Jesus tells his disciples, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age." Thus, the Church, obedient to the command of the Master, baptizes.

Baptism is God’s most beautiful and magnificent gift … because it is conferred on those who bring nothing of their own.
St Gregory Nazianzus

Our ‘drowning’ in the water of baptism, where we believe we die to sin and are raised to new life, unites us to Christ’s dying and rising …
Common Worship

Contact Father Davenport by telephone at (202) 347-8161 or by email, and he will arrange for you to meet other adults in an enriching process that leads to baptism.

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Questions?

If you have questions, about any of these matters, please call the parish office at (202) 347-8161.


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