What should the homily make clear?
That baptism is God's gift before it is anyone's achievement: new life in Christ, welcome into the Church, and a real mission for parents, godparents, and the parish.
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Catholic Baptism Homilies
Search practical, Scripture-rooted baptism homilies for infant baptisms, children, youths, and the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
A clearer way to prepare a baptism homily
Use this collection when you need language that is warm enough for families, faithful to Catholic teaching, and concrete enough for the people gathered around the font.
- Infant baptism and family-centered homily examples
- Children and youth baptism sermon approaches
- Baptism of the Lord homilies for parish preaching
Baptism Homilies for infant Baptisms Homilies
Short Homily on infant Baptism (Exodus 17:3-7; Mark 10:13-16)
Baptism Homilies for infant Baptisms
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today is a day of great joy as we welcome little [child's name] into the family of God through the sacrament of Baptism. In the midst of our Su...
June 18, 2025
Catholic Homily for infant Baptism - "A new heart I will give you" (Ezekiel 36: 24-28; Romans 6:3-5; Mark 10:13-16)
Baptism Homilies for infant Baptisms
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, parents and godparents, family members and friends, we gather today with great joy to celebrate the baptism of [Name]. In the midst of our regu...
June 18, 2025
Baptism Homilies for an infant (Ezekiel 36: 24-28; Mark 10:13-16)
Baptism Homilies for infant Baptisms
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today is a day of great joy as we gather to celebrate the baptism of this precious child. In the sacrament of baptism, we witness the marvelous...
June 18, 2025
Preparing to preach at a baptism
How long should it be?
Most baptism homilies work best when they are focused and brief. Let one strong image from Scripture carry the message, then speak directly to the family.