What is the Sacrament of Baptism?

Holy Baptism is the sacrament by which God adopts us as his children and makes us members of Christ's Body, the Church, and inheritors of the kingdom of God. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states "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

If you are a registered parishioner and would like to have your child baptized here at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, please note the following:
 

• A parent of the child to be baptized should contact the parish office at (401) 232-5600 to review and discuss requirements.
• Only one godparent is required. If there are to be two godparents, there will be one godfather and one godmother.
• Parents should know that those who are proposed to serve as godparents are required to provide a sponsor certificate that the person is to obtain from his or her  parish priest.
• A copy of the child's state issued birth certificate is required for our records.
• Once all of the necessary documents have been obtained and submitted to the parish office, a date and time for the celebration of the Rite of Baptism will be scheduled.