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Schedule a Baptism

It is a beautiful act of faith when parents dedicate their baby to the Lord and have them baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Baptism is the first sacrament and it makes us a child of God and members of the universal Catholic Church. To schedule a baptism, please contact the Church Office.

Baptism Schedule a Baptism at St. John the Baptist

The first sacrament is Baptism. We cannot receive the other sacraments without first receiving Baptism because Baptism makes us sharers in the divine life and orders us towards worship as a community of believers. Baptism makes a person a Child of God and member of the Church. Christ himself sanctified the waters in the Jordan, through his own baptism, to sanctify us in him. Children who are older than 7 years old must receive Catechesis prior to their Baptism. After reviewing what the Church teaches on the Sacrament of Baptism and the requirements below, you can schedule a baptismal service.

For those parents who would like to have their child baptized please contact the church office. Parents and Godparents are asked to attend a baptism class that is held on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM in the Church.

Requirements for Parents Prior to Scheduling Baptism

  • Fill out a Baptism Registration form.
  • Submit a copy of the child’s birth certificate
  • Submit written permission from the parish in which you reside or worship, if other than St. John the Baptist.
  • Attend a Baptism Class. See below for Baptism Classes at St. John the Baptist.
  • Choose godparents who will participate in the Catholic formation of their child.
  • Have godparents submit proof of their own baptism and confirmation.
  • Educate their children in their faith, especially by the way they live their own baptismal calling.

Requirements for Choosing an Infants Godparents

  • Must be a practicing Catholic with all sacraments of initiation. If married, must be married within the Catholic Church.
  • Each child is required to have one or two Sponsors (if two, one of each sex)
  • Godparents are appointed by the parents of the child
  • Be 16 years of age or older
  • Cannot be the father or mother
  • Must submit a letter of good standing from their home parish and or their confirmation certificate.

Adults Seeking Baptism Attend RCIA Classes for 8 months

Requirments for a sponsor for adult going through RCIA process;

  • Must be a practicing Catholic with all sacraments of initiation. If married, must be married within the Catholic Church.
  • Each candidate is required to have one or two Sponsors . If you have two sponsors they must be one of each sex. One sponsor must be Catholic. If the other is not Catholic or can not provide the proper documentation, then they can stand as a witness.
  • Sponsors are appointed by the candidate
  • Be 16 years of age or older
  • Cannot be the father or mother

Call the Church Office to Schedule a Baptism for children at least One Month in Advance