Sacrament of Baptism

Infant and Pre-School Children (Below age 7)

At Baptism, infants and pre-school children are initiated into the Christian community and begin a life-long journey as a committed disciple of Christ. Since the infant or small child cannot make this commitment on their own, the parent who requests Baptism for their child states that they wish to transmit the faith in which they believe and live to their child.

Parents are the first teachers of their children in the church of the home. It is in the domestic church where children learn about God's love as they receive love and care from their parents. It is through the modeling of the parents that children learn about faith, trust, hope, commitment and forgiveness.

Parents wishing to have their infant or pre-school child baptized are required to attend a Baptism Preparation Class. This class gives them an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of Baptism and to have questions answered concerning the Sacrament of Baptism and the ceremony. Baptism Preparation classes are held on the first or second Tuesday of the month (except during July) from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Registration for the class is required and packets may be picked up from the parish office or by calling 332-6279. Registration information must be returned to the office no later than the week before the class you wish to attend.

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Ph. 352-332-6279
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Pathfinders 2011-2012

Pathfinders youth group is for any child who is in the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. Meetings are held Sundays in the Teen Center and Gym from 11:30am to 1:30pm with a lite lunch served each week. If you would like your child to be a part of this exciting group,download the registration packet and return the completed forms to Amy Barber in the parish office.

Queen of Peace Faith
Formation Program

We are currently enrolling for the school year 2011-2012. Download the registration packet here.

Dan Loughman: What Does it Mean to be a Parishioner?

Posted by The Catholic Steward
01/07/2011    Download a copy

Dan Loughman: What Do I Expect, and What is Expected of Me?

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01/06/2011    Download a copy

Florida’s Bishops Statement on Immigration—January 1, 2011

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YACHT Club

Are you a young adult between the ages of 18 and 26? Are you looking to make new friends? If so then you will want to meet us in the chapel every Sunday from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Check us out. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain.

Download this flyer for more information.

Sign ups underway for "Why Catholic"

This is a program developed by Renew International. The theme for this year is, "The Profession of Faith: What We Believe." English and Spanish language groups offered. More information is available here.

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R.C.I.A.

Classes are forming for adults and children. Call today to get the information you need to make this very important decision.

Contact Sr. Beatrice at 352-332-6279, Ex. 17.

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"For God So Loved"

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."  JN. 3:16

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