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The Sacrament of Baptism at St. John's Parish

The St. John's Parish family awaits with joyful anticipation to welcome you or your child into our spiritual family! 

General Guidelines for Baptism at St. John's Parish

  1. Parents of children to be baptized should be registered parishioners of St. John's Parish. Please speak to the Priest or Deacon after the Sunday (or Sat. Evening) Mass to retrieve a Baptsimal Registration Package.
  2. The priest or the deacon will contact you after submitting the Baptism Registration Form for a meeting. Baptisms are scheduled every second Sunday after the 11am mass except for the months of July, August, and December. The date will be confirmed with Deacon Paul during your meeting.
  3. One Catholic Godparent, male or female is sufficient. There may be however two: One of each sex to provide a balance and to reflect the primary environment of the Catholic Christian home. Godparents are intended to be good Catholic Christian witnesses who will help the parents to raise their child in the ways of the faith.
  4. Godparents must be at least 16 years of age, baptized and confirmed.
  5. If a Godparent cannot attend the ceremony, a Catholic proxy may stand in for him or her.
  6. Please write your name and address on the donation envelope, so that you can be credited accordingly at the end of the year. The suggested donation for this celebration is $100.