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Baptism

Preparation required to receive the sacrament of Baptism varies based on age.

Baptism (other than infants):

For children age 7 through Grade 8
- contact the Director of Religious Education about RCIA for Children
For youth in grades 9 - 12
- contact the Youth Minister about RCIA for Youth
For adults
- contact the Pastoral Associate for Adult Faith Formation about RCIA for Adults
For more information on RCIA

Baptism for Infants

The Sacrament of Baptism for infants and small children is celebrated on one weekend a month (a few exceptions exist - consult the Baptism schedule). It alternates between Sunday Liturgy (Saturday @ 5:00 pm, Sunday @ 9:00 am or Sunday @ 11:30 am (11:00 am during the summer) and a Baptismal Liturgy on a Sunday at 12:30 pm (12:00 pm during the summer).
Parents must attend a baptismal preparation class for their first child to be baptized or if they have never attended a preparation class.
- Call the church office to register for the class which is held quarterly.
- The Pastoral Associate for Adult Faith Formation is available to answer any questions that you might have and may call you to clarify any information given.
For information on scheduled classes and baptismal dates:
- Current Schedule of Classes and Baptism Dates
- In consideration of all those participating, we ask that you attend classes without your child, and if possible, before the birth of your child.
Before we can baptize your child there is some information that we need to know about your child and about the Godparents that you have selected.
- Please fill out the baptismal form and turn it into the office.
- Infant Baptismal Information
The Baptismal information form includes the Canon Law regulations for Godparents.
- Godparent documentation must be received in the church office no later than three weeks prior to the baptism date so that the celebration of baptism goes smoothly.
- Godparents must themselves attend a Baptismal instruction session.
- Godparents are required to provide a letter from their pastor stating that they are a registered member of the parish and a Catholic in good standing.