Baptism
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Baptism Ceremonies and Classes for Infants and Children Under the Age of 7
After taking a several-month hiatus from holding baptism ceremonies and classes due to the pandemic, starting August 1, 2020, St. Ignatius resumed baptism preparation using a new method allowing you to prepare at home.
Please contact Mrs. Mary Cruz in the parish office to begin the baptism preparation process.
At this time, we are only able to offer classes to parents or godparents who are parishioners or who are involved with a baptism at St. Ignatius. -
Baptism Preparation Process
Here are the steps for parents seeking baptism. Note: parents who have recently attended a baptism preparation class do not need to attend the online preparation class and follow up conversation.
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FAQs for Infant Baptism
Contact Mrs. Mary Cruz in the parish office to begin the baptism preparation process. It may take a couple of months to complete this process and schedule a baptism. Preparation and scheduling can be done before the birth of the child.
How Do I Register for Baptism?
When are Baptisms Scheduled?Baptisms can only be scheduled after all preparation is complete. Infants can be baptized during one of two times at St. Ignatius:
- The first Sunday of every month, at 2:30 p.m. for Spanish or 3:30 p.m. for English
- During the Saturday Vigil Mass and all Sunday Masses except the 1 p.m. Mass
Baptisms will not be celebrated during Lent. In 2021, that means no baptisms between February 17 and April 3.Who Can Be a Godparent?
Godparents play an important role both in the Rite of Baptism and in helping the child grow in their faith and lead a Christian life. Watch the video below to learn more about the role of Godparents and the requirements.
Criteria for Eligibility for Godparents
- At least 16 years of age
- Cannot be the parents or legal guardian
- Catholic who has received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist
- If married, marriage is recognized by the Catholic Church
- If not married, is not living with a significant other
- Attends mass regularly and is in good standing with the Church
A non-Catholic may serve alongside a godparent at the baptism as a Christian Witness. While technically not a godparent, they will stand alongside your child’s godparent and say the same responses before God.
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Baptism for older children and adults
Just as God proclaimed his love for Jesus at his Baptism, God calls each of us "beloved" when our souls are made holy in the waters of Baptism. We are no longer spiritual orphans separated from God by original sin. By the Sacrament of Baptism, we become adopted sons and daughters of our Father in Heaven who loves and cherishes us beyond measure.
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Contact Us
Isaac Garcia
Director of Adult Evangelization and Catechesis
igarcia@st-ignatius.org