Contact Diane Huck at the parish office (223-5562) at least three months before the birth of your child to begin preparation for the Sacrament of Baptism. Please contact her before you make your decisions on godparents, official dates or travel plans of guests to ensure you have all the information you will need to make your decision. Please see the information to the left regarding selection of Godparents.

The two-part preparation process for all parents includes:

Attendance at Beyond Baptism: A Parent Gathering
This two-hour event gives parents an opportunity to learn more about the Catholic faith, particularly the Sacraments of the Church in order to pass on the Catholic faith once the child is Baptized. Godparents are encouraged to attend. Participation in one of these monthly events is to be completed BEFORE the date of the Baptism. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

A Baptism visit about two weeks before the Baptism
The Baptism visit takes approximately 1 hour and gives parents knowledge of the actual Rite of Baptism. It covers the use of symbols in the ceremony and practical details of the Baptismal Celebration.

The most appropriate place for the Sacrament of Baptism to take place is within the weekend liturgy when the parish family is gathered to welcome new members into the faith family. It is important that the parish is present for this sacred celebration!

Baptisms are scheduled for any of the weekend Masses during the month, excluding Advent and Lent.