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Baptism
The origin and foundation of Christian Baptism is Jesus. Before starting his public ministry, Jesus submitted himself to the baptism given by John the Baptist. The waters did not purify him; he cleansed the waters. . . . Jesus did not need to be baptized because he was totally faithful to the will of his Father and free from sin. However, he wanted to show his solidarity with human beings in order to reconcile them to the Father. By commanding his disciples to baptize all nations, he established the means by which people would die to sin – Original and actual – and begin to live a new life with God.
In Baptism, the Holy Spirit moves us to answer Christ's call to holiness. In Baptism, we are asked to walk by the light of Christ and to trust in his wisdom. We are invited to submit our hearts to Christ with ever deeper love.
~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults | en español
Congratulations on your engagement!
Your decision to marry is one of the most important decisions in your life, and we are happy you have chosen to be married in the Catholic Church. Know that the Church supports and cares about you and your marriage!
Schedule your Date:
Fill out the form below to reserve your date on the parish calendar before making any arrangements for your reception. Ideally this should be done at least one year from your desired date. Once your church date is secured, our Parish Priest will contact you to begin your preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage
Upcoming Baptism preparation sessions
Sessions are held in Stieger Hall, Room 7, from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
January 7, 2026
March 4, 2026
May 6, 2026
Our prayers are with you.
On behalf of Fr. Jerry, our staff, and the entire St. Matthias family, we extend our deepest condolences to you and your family. In this season of loss, we pray that you may grieve with hope, finding strength in the peace and comfort of our Lord Jesus Christ.
For Catholics, the Funeral Mass is a profound liturgy of thanksgiving. Through the celebration of the Eucharist, we commend our loved ones to God’s mercy, praying with joyful hope that they may enjoy eternal life in His presence.
We understand that planning a funeral can feel overwhelming. Please know that we are here to walk with you—do not hesitate to let us know how we can best serve you.
To make arrangements, please contact
Jodi Bowers
Administrative Assistant
414-321-0893
smcentral@stmatthias-milw.org