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St. Andrew Catholic Church

Baptism

Baptism is the first sacrament celebrated in the process of becoming a full member of the Church community. It is the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
 
Our Baptism times for infants and young children are celebrated after our Masses.
  • Baptisms in English take place on Sundays after the 1:00 PM Mass.
  • Baptisms in Spanish take place on the 3rd Saturday of every month at 10:45 AM
 
Baptism for Children 6 years old or younger 
 
Requirements
  • If the parents are not registered at this parish, they need a letter from their pastor giving them permission to baptize at St. Andrew.
  • Parent(s) must attend a baptism preparation class either here or at another Roman Catholic Church before scheduling the baptism. NOTE: If you have attended the class (either here or at another Roman Catholic Church) within the last three years, you do not need to attend this class again.
  • Each child to be baptized must have at least one sponsor, and not more than two. In the case of two sponsors, if they are married, they must be validly married in the eyes of the Church (in a marriage presided over by a priest or deacon, or blessed (Convalidation) by a priest.)
  • At least one of the child’s sponsors must:
    • be fully initiated in the Catholic faith, having themselves received the Sacrament  of  Confirmation
    • be active in their local parish (must supply a letter of good standing from their parish) 
    • be 16 years of age or older.
    • the responsibility assumed by a godparent is not one to be taken lightly and parents are encouraged to choose carefully
About the Baptism Class
Parents need to register in advance for the baptism class by contacting the front desk at 770-641-9720 ext 222.
 
The Baptism class is held every third Sunday of the month at 11:10 AM in the Bethlehem Room. There is no child care available.
 
At the end of the class, parents will receive a baptism certification. This class is free.
 
Notes for Parents on the day of Baptism
  • When the Mass ends, wait for the celebrant in the first pew
  • Flash photography is not allowed.
  • Please consider a stipend for the priest.
 
Baptism for Children 7 years and older
Children 7 years and older need to enroll in our Faith Formation classes for 2 years. For more information on our Faith Formation program click here.

Baptism for Adults
Non-Catholics who wish to learn more about the Catholic Church and receive the Sacraments of Initiation are invited to participate in the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) process. Click here to learn more about this program.