BAPTISM
BAPTISM PREPARATION AT IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
We enter the church family and become children of God, with the Sacrament of Baptism.
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Those desiring Baptism for their child must be participating and registered members of
Immaculate Conception Church. Parents are required to meet with a Baptismal Team Member for two interviews and upon approval of the Pastor the Baptism will be scheduled.
BAPTISM CLASS SCHEDULED
Baptism Classes are offered on Saturdays by appointments only (10:30 am to 1:00 pm), in the RCIA Office. Parents may bring their child. Parents are required to attend both classes before the Baptism. Paperwork must be completed one week before the first class meets.
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Baptism interviews (1st & 2nd) and for anyone interested in RCIA or sacramental issues. These classes are 1 to 1 1/2 hour for initial baptism appointments and a 1/2 hour for 2nd baptism interview. Baptismal classes are held on the 1st Thursday of each month in classroom 1 from 7 pm to 9 pm.
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Special Baptisms (not on the scheduled dates) are reserved for grave pastoral reasons
such as a child in danger of death or for a child whose parent is in the military and is being deployed.
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Children over the age of 6 must attend RCIA for children. The RCIA classes for children are held on Saturdays from 9 am - 10:15 am. The RCIA initial interview is scheduled for an hour. Baptisms will be held on Easter Vigil Mass.
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Godparents: One qualified person may be a godparent. The qualified person must be practicing his/her Catholic faith, have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation and if married, the marriage must be valid with the Church.
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Baptism cannot be denied but can be delayed if the parents are not ready to assume their role in bringing up their child in the Catholic faith.
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Learn more about the Sacrament of Baptism.
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THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED FOR BAPTISM OF CHILDREN:
Call the parish office to schedule a Saturday appointment with one of our Baptism Coordinators.
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Completed forms are to be returned to the Church office on the scheduled interview date.
Please bring a copy of the child's birth certificate for the Baptism file.
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Baptism will be scheduled after the forms are submitted and interview completed.
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Parents are to attend both Baptism classes.
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Scheduling the Baptism of the child will be determined by the pastor.
Baptism of adults is the first Sacrament of Initiation.
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