Baptismal Preparation

Preparation for the Sacrament of Baptism

Congratulations on the new arrival in your family. Preparation for the Sacrament of Baptism is held every other month on the second Sunday at 10:30 am. The sessions usually last about 30 minutes. Parents are expected to attend. Godparents, children, and babies are also welcome. Expectant parents are asked to register with Deacon Joseph Wolf, Director of Faith Formation
301-271-4099 or joe.wolf@archbalt.org.

The location for the preparation alternates between parishes. The schedule is usually:

January, May, September - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
March, July, November- St. Anthony Shrine Church

Check the parish bulletin to confirm the location and time.

Saint Anthony Shrine
16150 St. Anthony Rd. | Emmitsburg, MD. 21727
(301) 447-2367

Our Lady of Mount Carmel
103 N Church St. | Thurmont, MD 21788
(301) 271-4099

                 Parish Office and Mailing Address:
16150 St. Anthony Road | Emmitsburg, MD 21727
          Phone 301-447-2367 | Fax 301-447-3618
  Deacon Joseph Wolf | Dir. of Faith Formation/ Phone - 301-271-4099

Office hours: Closed to the public, but still answering emails and messages
Closed-Friday
 *During inclement weather we follow the FCPS closings, if they are on a delay,
we open late, if they close we are closed, etc...

  Please send emails to: saolmc@archbalt.org