​Congratulations!

     We are happy that you have expressed a desire to have your child baptized into the St. John Vianney Church Community. To help you prepare for your child's initiation into God's family, our parish offers:

Infant Baptisms

For children 0 to 6 years old, please follow the steps listed below.
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Baptism for Children

For children who are in the 1st grade through 8th grade. Since children of this age are old enough to understand and learn about the Sacrament, a series of Baptism classes are required for the child as well as the parent.
Please contact the Office of Religious Education for more information 626-330-2269.
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Baptism for Teenagers

For children in High School, please contact the parish office for more information.

Baptism for Adults

For adults seeking a full initiation into the Catholic Church, including Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, visit the RCIA web page for more information or contact Gina Zepeda, R.C.I.A. Coordinator 626-330-2269 ext. 230

Baptismal Process for Infants and Children

  1. Please download the Pre-Baptism Letter & Interview Form and Godparent Form found below and Review the Choosing Godparents information.​

  2. Complete the Pre-Baptism Interview Form and return it to the Corpus Christi Center (parish office), along with a copy of your child's Birth Certificate. These documents may also be faxed to the office at 626-330-0220.
    A Birth Certificate is required to begin the process, sorry we do not accept hospital certificates.

  3. Expect a call from one of our Baptism Facilitator Couples to schedule a Pre-Baptism Interview over the Internet.

  4. Begin to think about the persons you will invite to be Godparents for your child. Remember you are inviting this "special person" to walk with your child along his/her spiritual journey. The godparents you choose must be good Christian role models, consistently active in their own parish. At least ONE godparents must be a practicing Catholic who:
       a) Has received the three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
       b) Over the age of 16.
       c    ) if married, be married in the Catholic Church.
           d) A practicing member in good-standing in the Catholic Church, who lives a life in harmony with the faith.
       e) If you choose two godparents, they must be one female and one male.
    Only one godparent is necessary. The other godparent, if not a Catholic must be a baptized Christian. 
    Any additional questions regarding godparents can be discussed during the Pre-Baptism Interview.
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  5. At the Pre-Baptism Interview please have a copy of your Godparent Form available to discuss with the Facilitator couple.  You will be given information regarding the online Baptism Session that parents and godparents can complete in their own homes.

  6. After completing the online Baptism Session please submit your Certificates of Attendance to the Corpus Christi Center.  You will then be contacted by the Facilitator Couple for a follow-up meeting.
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  7. The Baptism Coordinator will then call you to schedule the Sacrament of Baptism.

God bless you and your families as you prepare for the Sacrament of baptism for you child.

St. John Vianney Priests and Staff
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