Baptism is how we become members of God's family: the church. This is how we join ourselves to Jesus and to everyone else who has ever joined themselves to Jesus. In Baptism we receive forgiveness of everything we have done in our lives that hurt God or another person. We receive the benefit of Jesus' death and resurrection. This is what is meant when we say "we are baptized into his death and resurrection." Baptism is not heavenly "fire insurance." Rather, it is adoption into God's family, the church.

In the ceremony of Baptism we reject everything that draws us from God's love and invite God into our hearts and minds. This is how we begin our lives as Christians. At St. Edward's we baptize adults and children. There are several Sundays especially appropriate for baptism (Baptism of our Lord, Easter, Pentecost, etc...) but baptisms may be done on any Sunday.  We offer a variety of classes for people desiring to be baptized. We appreciate that some people come to us already active in their faith while others are just beginning.  Of course the number one best way to prepare for baptism is to attend church and join a small group.

If you would like to be baptized or would like your child baptized please speak to or email our Priest-in-Charge, The Rev. Tom Sramek, Jr. at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to arrange an opportunity to sit down and talk about the baptism.