What a wonderful gift you are giving your child! Parents with children ages 0-6 prepare for their child's baptism by attending a preparation class, and through the very important selection of godparents. You are welcome to attend the class even before the baby is born, so there is no delay to receive the sacrament. Baptism classes are available upon request by contacting the Parish Office. During the class, the sacrament will be discussed, and a date and time for the baptism will be arranged. Parents and Godparents both must attend.
Parents wanting their older children to be baptized is a wonderful thing! The Church recognizes that by age 7 years, the older child has a faith journey quite different from an infant or preschool child. Older children seeking baptism must attend Sunday Religious Education classes throughout the school year. They also participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), but in a form adapted for children.
Godparents must be willing to stand in for the parents in raising the child in the Catholic Faith. To qualify to be a godparent, the person
Baptisms are usually celebrated during the 11 am Mass on Sundays, and the parents and godparents are expected to be in attendance at the Mass.
To inquire about receiving the Sacrament of Baptism, or to request a copy of Sacramental records, contact us in the Parish Office at (503) 775-6731. We look foward to talking with you.