Baptism of Infants and Children Under Age 7
Congratulations on the birth of your child!
As parents, you are asking that your son or daughter be baptized into the Catholic Church. Through the waters of Baptism, your child will become a beloved son or daughter of God and a member of the Church.
We rejoice with you as you prepare to celebrate this beautiful Sacrament. Along with the godparents that you have chosen, you are taking on the responsibility of raising your child in the faith. Our parish community promises to support you as you guide your child to live as Christ taught us, loving God and neighbor through word and example.
Celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism at St. Ignatius!
1. Your child must be 6 years old or younger on the Baptism date.
- Once a child turns 7 years old, the Church recognizes that he or she is capable of expressing a personal desire to become Catholic.
- For more information about becoming Catholic, click here.
2. Completion of Baptism Preparation Classes by both parents.
- Godparents are strongly encouraged but not required to attend preparation classes.
- Preparation classes are valid for 3 years from the date they were taken.
- Preparation classes may be taken at another parish.
- At this time, we are not able to offer childcare during sessions. Infants and children are welcome to attend with you.
- There is no fee for preparation classes.
English Prep Classes
9:00am – 12:00pm in Xavier 12
September 13
November 15
Spanish Prep Classes
9:00am - 12:00pm in Faber 5
13 de septiembre
15 de noviembre
3. Submission of the following documents to the parish office:
- Infant Baptism Information Form
- Godparent Information Form
- Proof of completion of Baptism Preparation Classes for each parent
- The original birth certificate for your child
- The receptionist must make a copy and return the original to you.
- The certificate must include the name of the city in which your child was born.
4. Additional documents you may need:
- If you are a registered member of another Catholic parish, you must provide a letter of permission from the pastor of your parish in order for the Sacrament of Baptism to be celebrated at St. Ignatius.
- If you are not registered in any parish and you do not live within the boundaries of St. Ignatius, you must provide a letter of permission from the pastor of the parish in whose boundaries you reside.
We cannot schedule your child's baptism until we receive all of the necessary documents.
- To avoid the possibility of documents getting lost or separated, please turn in all required forms together at the same time.
- Once you have submitted all of the required documents, you will receive an email with available dates for baptism.
