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...
— Matthew 28:19
After his death on the cross and his resurrection, Jesus commanded his disciples to baptize all nations. The Church, has continued to follow this command since its early beginnings.

Before starting his public ministry, Jesus submitted himself to the baptism given by John the Baptist which was a baptism of repentance.  He did not need to be baptized because he was totally faithful to the will of his Father and free from sin—he was pure.  However, in order to be accepted as the one to reconcile humanity to the Father, he had to become one with them in the waters of the Jordan River.

After his death on the cross and his resurrection, he commanded his disciples to baptize all nations in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Through this new baptism, we become one with Christ in the sacrifice he offered once for all for our sins. By becoming the spotless victim, the pure and perfect sacrifice, Jesus reconciled us—bridged the chasm created by sin, between God and humanity.

In Baptism, the Holy Spirit moves us to answer Christ's call to holiness—to remain free from sin and walk by the light of Christ. We are invited to submit our hearts to the Lord with ever deeper love.

If you would like your child to be baptized and become a member of God’s family or if you yourself would like to receive the sacrament, we welcome you. For more information, please see the Baptism requirements, below, or call the rectory at (773) 237-3011.
Requirements for Baptism
  • Parents are responsible for bringing their child to the Sacrament of Baptism as soon after birth as possible.
  • Except in case of necessity, the church is the usual place of baptism.
  • In order that a child be baptized, it is necessary that the parents’ consent, or at least one of them, or someone legally standing in their place, and that there is reasonable hope that the child will be brought up in the Catholic Faith.
Requirements for Godparents
  • A person may only have one or two godparents (also called sponsors); if two are chosen, they must be male and female.
  • In order for someone to be eligible as a godparent they must be chosen by the parents, have the ability and the intention to fulfill the role, be at least 16 years of age, and be a confirmed Roman Catholic, who has already received the Most Holy Eucharist, is leading a life in harmony with the Catholic Faith (including Marriage) and will be a good role model for the one being baptized, and be neither the father nor the mother of the child.
  • A baptized person who belongs to another Christian community may be admitted only as a “Christian witness” (not a godparent) provided that there is at least one Roman Catholic godparent who fulfills the above criteria. A non-baptized person cannot be a witness (Code of Canon Law, cc. 872-874; Catechism of the Catholic Church 1255).