Baptism

Due to COVID-19, baptisms are being scheduled on an irregular basis. Please fill out the form below and someone from our team will contact you shortly.
What is baptism?

"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!
Baptism in our parish

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.

Due to COVID-19, baptisms are being scheduled on an irregular basis. Please fill out the form below and someone from our team will contact you shortly.
for Godparents
- Godparent Form
Baptism Preparation registration
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- Select a Church: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Family Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Parish where parents are registered REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Child's Name (first and middle), if known Please enter valid data.
- Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
- Father's Name (First, Middle, Last) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Mother's Name (First, Middle, Last) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Mother's Maiden Name (if applicable) Please enter valid data.
- Child's birth date, if already born Please enter a date.
- City of Child's birth, if already born Please enter valid data.
- Gender
- Was the child baptized privately? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.
- Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
- Phone Number REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
- Godfather Name, PARISH (please see Godparent Form above for requirements) Please enter valid data.
- Godmother Name, PARISH (please see Godparent form above for requirements) Please enter valid data.
- Due to COVID-19, baptism classes are being scheduled as needed.
- Comments/Questions? Please enter valid data.
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For Questions, Contact:
- Carol Pfeuffer
  
  Administrative Assistant to the Engagement Team
  
  412-787-2140 x 122
  carol.pfeufferarchangelgabrielparish.org
- Jacob Williamson
  
  Director of Engagement
  
  412-787-2140, ext. 119
  jwilliamsonarchangelgabrielparish.org
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Baptism

Due to COVID-19, baptisms are being scheduled on an irregular basis. Please fill out the form below and someone from our team will contact you shortly.

What is baptism?

Baptism in our parish

for Godparents

Baptism Preparation registration

For Questions, Contact:

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