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, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the close of the age.              —Matthew 28:19–20
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Baptism of St. Dominic

Baptism of Children

Download and read the document below regarding baptism of Children here at St. Dominic.  Fill out the inquiry form and return it to office@stdominicchurch.org then, call the Parish Office at 202-554-7863.

Baptism of Adults

Adults are prepared for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion, and for entrance into the Catholic Church through a process called R.C.I.A., which stands for "Christian Initiation for Adults."  The following link will direct you to the page about R.C.I.A.:
Baptism of Jesus


​The Meaning of Baptism


​Baptism is immersion into the life of Christ and the Church.  The following links can help you understand and appreciate the rich meaning of baptism:

​We also recommend watching the 3-part series called Reborn on the meaning of baptism.  To watch, follow the link below to the Formed.org website, subscribe to a free 1-week trial, search for "Reborn," and watch all 3 episodes within the week of your free trial.