In Baptism, an individual is united with God through the Holy Spirit. Baptism removes the mark of original sin and develops an inseparable bond between God and his child. 

In cases where parents/guardians seek baptism for an infant in their care, they should themselves be regularly attending Holy Mass. Though it is not necessary that the parents/guardians be Catholics themselves, it is appropriate that they be able to demonstrate a commitment to the Catholic faith and way of life as well as a desire that the child be brought up within the Catholic community.

Unbaptised adults and children above the age of 7, who seek to enter the Catholic faith, would benefit from attending RCIA sessions. These sessions provide instruction on the Catholic faith and way of life to prepare candidates for the commitments they will make at baptism. Individuals should be regularly attending Holy Mass prior to, and during, the program.

The Catholic church recognizes baptism made in other Christian denominations where the baptism included the use of water and the formula “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit”. Those who seek full communion with the Catholic church (conversion) should be regularly attending Holy Mass.

Arrangements for Baptism and RCIA should be made with the Parish Priest

"Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God"

( Catechism of the Catholic Church  1213).