Baptism

If you are an adult who has never been baptized, you'll need to complete the a process of Initiation. Generally this takes about a year and concludes on Easter Sunday. This process is only scheduled as needed, so please contact the office to speak with the Pastor about starting that process.

If you're a parent seeking to your their child baptized, then thank you for wanting to have your child baptized! Please contact the parish office to get things started. Until then, here's a few things you'll need to know:
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  1. Ordinarily, only parishioners of St. John's can have their child baptized here. You are a parishioner if you live in our territory or you are registered with us.​
    1. ​​​​If you are not a parishioner, you will have to get your pastor's permission. Please contact your local parish or the place where you are registered.
    2. Get a letter from them and bring it to the office. We have to have written permission before we can do the Baptism.
  2. You can have two Godparents, but you must have at least one. To qualify as a Godparent, a person has to be Catholic, over 16, Confirmed, and in good standing with the Catholic Church (practicing their faith).
    1. A Catholic who is married outside the Church (Justice of the peace, 2nd marriage without annulment, etc.) does not qualify to be a Godparent.
    2. Non-Catholic Christians are of course welcome to attend, but they cannot be Godparents.
    3. A non-Catholic Christian can be a "Christian Witness" in addition to the Godparent(s).
  3. You will have to attend a Baptismal Preparation Class. This class is free and is offered by Fr. Albert as needed. Please call to register for the next class.
    1. If you cannot make the class, please speak with Fr. Albert and we'll make arrangements for some alternative.
  4. Generally, baptisms will be held immediately following the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass one weekends where we don't have Catechsim. Please have family and friends attend the Mass so we can start immediately after.
  5. Videos and pictures are allowed if they are taken in a respectful and unintrusive way. Baptism is a liturgy, which means everyone present should be focused on prayer and reverent participation. Father will be happy to be take part in any pictures afterwards.