For all of you who were baptized in Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
Galatians 3:27
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
Infant Baptism
Baptismal preparation classes are offered for parents of infants and children through six years old.
These sessions discuss the theological and spiritual meaning of the sacrament of Baptism and what this means for parents and Godparents. There is also time devoted to learning about religious development in early childhood.
Baptisms are celebrations of a child’s initiation into the Eucharistic community, and therefore ordinarily take place during Mass once a month, except during Lent.
The fee for Baptism is $50 per family.
List of Services
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GodparentsList Item 1
- The child to be baptized MUST have Godparents, which can be a couple or a single male or female.
- Godparents must be at least 16 years old.
- Must be actively participating their Catholic faith by attending Mass on Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation
- Catholics who have been fully initiated in the Faith(received Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation)
- If the Godfather or Godmother is single this means he or she is not cohabitating with someone. He or she must bring their Confirmation certificate before the Baptismal classes.
- If a couple, they must have been married within the Catholic Church. They must bring a copy of their Marriage certificate from the Catholic Church before Baptismal classes.
- Must attend the Baptismal preparation classes with the child's parents.
- Read the qualification requirements and sign the Baptismal sponsor covenant.
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ChildrenList Item 2
- The age for infant Baptism is newborn to 6 years old
- If the child is 7 years or older, they will participate in the classes called Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults(RCIA).
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ParentsList Item 3
- You must come to Mass every Sunday as a family; this is a great sign of your commitment to be the first and best teachers of your faith for your children!
- As a basic review of your faith and Baptismal preparation, you must attend class. (Both Parents and Godparents)
- Watch videos of the "Symbolon" series. MUST complete the videos a week before Baptism class.
To sign up for Baptismal Information register here.
Have more questions? Contact Gaby Grossman or Susy Martinez at (253) 588-2141 ext. 306 or email us at gaby@cabrini.us or susy@cabrini.us
Adult Baptism
For more information about adult baptism, contact Susy about OCIA (253) 588-2141 ext.306
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a process of welcoming, forming, and catechizing new Catholics. It is also the process used for baptized Catholics who have not completed their sacraments of initiation: Confirmation and First Eucharist. Its goal is to foster and deepen the conversion of individuals and the entire community of believers.
