Baptism

Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. (CCC 1213)

Infant Baptism
Parents seeking to have a child under the age of seven baptized must be registered members of our parish and attend a Baptism Preparation Class.  The class is held once a month at St. Thomas More. Please see the Parish Calendar for the date and time of the next class. To register for the class or obtain further information, please contact the church office at (850) 222-9630.

Baptism for Children ages 7-17
Parents seeking to have a child above the age of seven baptized may contact our Director of Religious Education, Maureen Brown Muir (maureen@cocathedral.com), at (850) 222-9630 ext. 16 for information about Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC).

Adult Baptism
Adults seeking baptism can find out more about sacramental preparation at the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) webpage.