Baptism

Godparents join the parents in presenting the child for baptism, and help the child to lead a Christian life in harmony with the sacraments. They "must be firm believers, able and ready to help the newly baptized child...on the road of Christian life." (CCC 1255) A child needs only one godparent, male or female, or one of each (Code of Canon Law 873). The second godparent may be non-Catholic Christian, but only acts as witness, and only if the primary godparent is Catholic (Code of Canon Law 873§2) meeting the requirements listed below (Code of Canon Law 873§1).

Canon Law 874 §1 requires that godparents be:

• Designated by the parents
• At least 16 years old
• Fully initiated Catholics (received Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist)
• A member of the Catholic Church
• One godparent, male or female; but here may be two, one of each sex.
• Not bound by any canonical penalty
• Leading lives of faith befitting the role
• Not parents of the child

VIDEOS FOR BAPTISM PREPARATION:

We welcome you and your child to this beautiful sacrament!  Baptism is a sign of the sacred, confers grace, is a celebration of Christ's life, and is the beginning of a deep relationship; a vital union with the risen Lord. 

St. Andrew´s Catholic Church requires that parents attend one Baptism preparation class prior to the baptism of their child. Currently, our remaining 2020 baptism schedule is the 3rd Sunday of the month (see schedule below), immediately following the 12:30 pm Mass, and are done by Father Kevin Segerblom, Father Anthony Ferguson, or Deacon Mark Allison.  For 2021, the baptism schedule is the 3rd Sunday of the month (see schedule below) at 2:45 pm.  Our baptisms are currently being limited to three (3) children per session.

REQUIRED FORMS:

• Godparents are required to complete the ATTESTATION FORM. (Once at the Diocesan site, click on "Infant Baptism Godparent Attestation Form".)  It is the responsibility of the godparents to fill out the form, get it signed by their own parish priest, and return it to St. Andrew's.  The form is to be submitted to St. Andrew's Church before the Baptism takes place.
• Parents are required to fill out the BAPTISM INFORMATION FORM.  Return it to the parish office via mail or fax, or fill it out while at the preparation session.  

All forms and must be returned to the Parish Office at least one week prior to the Baptism.

                          Please return the forms to: 

You are kindly asked to SIGN UP in advance for both the preparation session and the baptism weekend by emailing Kathy.  You can also contact us at the Parish Office at 344-9814 ext. 124.  Sometimes space is limited - your prompt attention to this will insure your family being scheduled at the Mass you desire.

BAPTISM WEEKENDS FOR 2020: 

• January 11/12 at all Masses
• February 23 at 1:00 pm
• April 26 at 1:00 pm 
• May 16/17 at all Masses 
• July 25 - Private baptism at 2 pm. Slot is full.
• September 6 at 1:45 pm - THIS SESSION IS FULL.
• October 18 after the 12:30 Mass - THIS SESSION IS FULL
• November 15 after the 12:30 Mass

• Sunday, January 5 at 3:30 pm
• Saturday, April 18 at 10:00 am
• Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 pm 
• Thursday, July 16 at 7:00 pm - THIS SESSION IS FULL. 
• Tuesday, September 1 at 7:00 pm
• Sunday, November 8 at 4:00 pm (Zoom meeting)

• January 17 at 2:45 pm
• February 14 at 2:45 pm
• April 18 at 2:45 pm
• May 16 at 2:45 pm
• June 20 at 2:45 pm
• July 18 at 2:45 pm
• August 15 at 2:45 pm
• September 19 at 2:45 pm
• October 17 at 2:45 pm
• November 21 at 2:45 pm

• Sunday, January 3 at 3:30 pm - Zoom session
• Tuesday, April 6 at 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, June 1 at 7:00 pm
• Thursday, July 8 at 7:00 pm
• Tuesday September 7 at 7:00 pm
• Sunday, November 7 at 1:45 pm