Baptism

Baptism for children aged 7 and up is a slightly different process, called RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children). These children attend classes to better understand what the sacraments are, and they are baptized at the Easter Vigil Mass. For more information or to register for classes, contact Chris Storm.

Baptism is the beginning of the child's great journey of faith, and the beginning of a person's relationship with Jesus Christ. Before having your child baptized, you will need to choose one or two individuals to serve as a godparent.

The godparent is meant to be a role model, setting a good example of what it means to live a faithful Catholic life; a companion on the journey of faith; and a witness to the community that the child and family are ready to celebrate the sacrament of baptism.

Therefore, the individual you choose as your child's godparent must be a fully initiated Catholic, which means they have received all three Sacraments of Initiation — Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation. They should be 16 years of age or older and be actively practicing and living their faith. If you choose to have two godparents, at least one of the two individuals must meet the above requirements.

Baptism for infants is usually celebrated at 3:30pm on select Saturdays throughout the year.  Both parents are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation class (godparents are encouraged to attend as well) before their child can be baptized.  Classes are on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm and are located in the Fireside Room. They typically last an hour, but no more than 90 minutes.

• November 21

Baptism Preparation Classes for 2020

• January 23

• March 26

• May 28

• July 23

To begin the process of having your infant(s) baptized at Holy Trinity, please download and complete the Baptismal Request & Information form (it is a PDF), and email it to Pat. Please let her know what month you are hoping to have your child baptized as well.