baptism
the gateway to life in the spirit
Baptism 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. It is the first Sacrament of initiation that welcomes an individual into the Kingdom of God, removes the stain of original sin, and plants the first gift of the Holy Spirit within their hearts. It is from Baptism that each of our vocations flows.
infant baptisms
Infant baptisms at St. Patrick are held on the first four Sundays of every month at 1:00 PM in the church. Starting January 2025, baptisms will be held on every Sunday except the first Sunday of the month. To request a baptism date, please complete our Infant Baptism Request Form below. Please see below for additional information regarding baptism preparation classes and godparent requirements. Before baptism, parents are required to attend a Baptism Preparation Class. These classes are held every other month on a Saturday morning from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in the B1 classroom in the lower level of the Church. The classes consist of engaging content, good discussion, food and fellowship, and are a great way to meet other parents of the parish. You are welcome and encouraged to bring your babies! If you have attended a baptism class for a previous child, you do not need to attend again. Pre-registration is required at the link below so we know how many people to expect.
upcoming baptism preparation classes
2024:
September 7th
November 2nd
2025:
January 11th
March 15th
May 10th
July 12th
September 13th
November 8th
godparent requirements
The infant being baptized is required to have at least one godparent. If two godparents are selected, they must be one male and one female. Both must be baptized members of the Christian faith, and at least one must be a baptized and practicing Catholic. A baptized Christian of another denomination may be asked to serve as a Christian Witness in addition to the official Catholic sponsor. The Catholic godparent(s) will need to complete the Godparent Eligibility Form found below and have it signed by the pastor of their parish attesting to their ability to serve as a godparent. The forms can be emailed and/or mailed to Sandi Hootman.
Adult Baptisms
Adults and children over the age of seven are baptized during the Easter season and have a longer period of preparation through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. Learn more here.
sandi hootman
Coordinator of Infant Baptisms
(810) 229-9863 Ext. 322
shootman@stpatchurch.org