Baptism
Thank you for coming to the church to have your child baptized. There is no greater gift to give your child than to have them baptized. It is at your child’s baptism that your child will become a child of God and will become part of the Body of Christ.
When Baptisms Take Place
Baptism takes place in the church on the third weekend of the month after the 5:00 p.m. Saturday Mass or on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Exceptions for these dates and times occur during Lent and Easter.
Preperation for the Sacrament
To arrange for the baptism of your child, contact the secretary at the parish office, at 763.684.0075. At that time, you will be asked for the information necessary to complete this sacrament. If this is your first child or if you have not attended baptism workshop within the past three years, you will be required to attend the workshop. The baptism preparation classes are held on the second Saturday of each month at 9:30am at the Faith and Education Center. To register or for more information, please call the parish secretary at 763.684.0075 ext. 100.
Godparents
Your child can either have one male or one female godparent, or one of each. The godparent must::
- be Catholic
- be 16 years old or older
- have received the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation
- lead a life of faith and in be good standing with the Church