Due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus, Bishop Zubik has suspended all baptisms.  For the health and safety of all, these baptisms are to be delayed until the Church is able to celebrate the sacraments publicly once more. In case of emergency (in danger of death), any person may baptize. It is essential to follow the rite of the Church in baptizing. As is indicated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church: “In case of necessity, any person can baptize provided that he have the intention of doing that which the Church does and provided that he pours water on the candidate’s head while saying: ‘I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.’” (CCC, no. 1284). If baptism occurs, it is imperative to contact the parish immediately so that the proper information may be entered into the baptismal register and the priest may be notified so that the ceremonies may be celebrated afterwards.

"Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." (Acts 2:38)

Baptism is the first of the Sacraments of Initiation. Through Baptism, we are welcomed into the family of God and our sins are washed away.

It is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments.
Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission. (CCC 1213) 

Read more about what Catholics believe about Baptism here! 

We welcome every parent to bring your child forward for Baptism, regardless of your circumstances. 

If your child is between birth and age 6, you are in the right place! For more information on Baptism of a child between ages 7-18 or on Adult Baptism, contact Jacob Williamson (information is at the bottom of this page). 

Like many dioceses in the United States, our Diocese requires parents to participate in Baptism Preparation before the Baptism of their children. We recommend that this class is completed and the sacrament scheduled during your pregnancy, so that the child can be baptized soon after birth. 

Parents must only take the Baptism class once every five years.

Each child brought forward for Baptism must also have at least one godparent who is a confirmed, practicing Catholic age 16 or older. Before you invite friends or family members to be godparents to your child, please be sure to read the requirements and responsibilities of godparents in the Godparent Form below. All godparents must sign, date, and return the Godparent Form to the Administrative Office along with a letter of eligibility from the parishes at which they are registered at least two weeks prior to the scheduled Baptism. On the day of your child's Baptism, please be sure to dress them in a white garment.

Baptisms are scheduled as follows:

Holy Trinity
First & Third Sundays of the month, after the 12 Noon Mass

St. Malachy 
Fourth Sunday of the month, after the 11AM Mass

St. Mary, Help of Christians
Second Sunday of the month, after the 9:45AM Mass