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.  Baptisms are done by Father Kevin Segerblom, Father Anthony Ferguson, Deacon Mark Allison, or Deacon Dan Derringer.  Baptisms during Mass are primarily being done at the 11:30 am Sunday Mass, according to the schedule below.  Our baptisms are currently being limited to four (4) children per session during Mass, and five (5) children per session at 1:15 pm. 

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. Please do not submit forms that do not have a priest's signature!
• 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.  If you prefer, the Baptism Information form can be submitted online HERE.  

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 filling out the online forms, calling the Parish Office at 344-9814 ext. 124, or emailing Kathy.   Sometimes space is limited - your prompt attention to this will insure your family being scheduled on the day you desire. 

BAPTISM WEEKENDS FOR 2022:  

• January 9 - during the 11:30 am Mass
• February 13 - 1:15 pm
• May 1 - during the 11:30 am Mass
• June 19 - 1:15 pm
• July 24 - during the 11:30 am Mass
• August 14 - 1:15 pm
• September 11 - 1:15 pm
• October 23 - during the 11:30 am Mass
• November 13 - 1:15 pm

BAPTISM PREPARATION SESSIONS FOR 2022: 
( Baptism preparation classes last approximately 90 minutes. Please choose a session that fits your schedule. All preparation sessions take place in Classroom 2, which is in the lower level of the Parish Center.)

• Tuesday, January 4 at 6:30 pm 
• Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 pm
• Wednesday, June 8 at 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, July 12 at 7:00 pm
• Thursday, September 1 at 7:00 pm
• Sunday, November 6 at 1:00 pm