Baptism
Baptism
Through Baptism, a person is incorporated into the Life of Christ and becomes a member of the Catholic Church and larger Christian family. Baptism also brings about a forgiveness of original sin.
While Baptism is traditionally celebrated for infants, it may be received at any time of life and is given only once. Baptism of infants and children up to 7 years, children 8 - 17 years, and adults 18 and older each require separate periods of preparation.
Infants and children up to 7 years old
We no longer offer private baptism. Group Baptism is held at 10:00am on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of each month, except during Lent. Obtaining a date for your child’s Baptism begins with parents AND Godparents attending one of the required in-person pre-Baptism classes, held once a month in the parish chapel (see dates below). We do not accept on-line classes. Upon completion of the class, you will be able to register for a specific date.
Requirements for Godparents:
Godparents must be Catholics who are in harmony with the Church; this means they have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and are practicing the Faith. Godparents MUST provide their Confirmation certificate. If the Godparents you choose are a married couple, they must have been married in the Catholic Church.
If the Godparents do not live locally, they can attend a class at any Roman Catholic church and provide us with a certificate of completion that includes the church seal.
Next available class dates: Parents AND godparents must attend this class. Class starts at 4:00 pm and lasts between an hour and 90 minutes. After class, you will complete the registration form and choose a date for your child’s Baptism.
NO reservations are needed.
May 5, 2024
June 2, 2024
July 14, 2024
August 4, 2024
September 1, 2024
October 6, 2024
November 3, 2024
December 1, 2024
Please print and fill out the registration form, then bring it with you to the baptism class along with a copy of your child’s birth certificate, and Confirmation certificate for the Godparents to the class. The registration fee is $50; cash, checks and credit cards accepted.
Children ages 8 - 17
Older children are baptized after spending two years in our Religious Education Program. They are prepared for the Sacraments of the Church and will receive Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist (First Communion) on a certain date—usually in the Easter Season.
For more information on baptizing a person in this age category, contact Liz Neuman at lizneuman@setoncatholicchurch.org.
Adults (ages 18 +)
Adults are prepared for Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist through a program called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, or RCIA. This preparation program takes up to one year. After their instruction, these individuals receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation at Easter or during the Easter Season.
For more information on preparing for these Sacraments, visit our RCIA page or contact Brad and Cindy Webb at bcwebb@att.net.
For more information about all Baptisms, please contact the parish office at 661-587-3626, or send a message to info@setoncatholicchurch.org.