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Congratulations!
We are happy that you have expressed a desire to have your child baptized into the Church Community at St. John Vianney. To help you prepare for your child's initiation into God's family, our parish offers: |
Infant Baptisms
This is for children 0 to 5 years old. Please Contact the Corpus Christi Center for more information
626-330-2269.
626-330-2269.
Baptism for Children
This program is 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. Contact the Office of Religious Education for more information 626-330-2269.
Baptism for Teenagers
For children in High School, please contact the parish office for more information.
Baptism for Adults
For 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
To Begin the Baptismal Process for Infants and Children
1) Download and complete the attached Pre-Baptism Interview Form and return it to the Corpus Christi Center (parish office), along with a copy of your child's birth certificate. At that time you will schedule your Pre-Baptism Interview.
2) Begin to think about the persons you will invite to be a godparent for your child. Remember you are inviting this "special person" to will walk with your child on 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) be over the age of 16;
c) if married, be married in the Catholic Church;
d) be a practicing member in good-standing in the Catholic Church, who lives a life in harmony with the faith.
The other godparent, if not a Catholic who meets above requirements, must be a baptized Christian.
Only one godparents is necessary. To help you in choosing godparents this will be discussed at the Interview.
3) Upon conclusion of the Pre-Baptism Interview, the parents register to attend the required Pre-Baptism Session. The session is held on a Wednesday evening from 7:00-9:15 approximately every six weeks. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide babysitting. Since the Pre-Baptism Session requires your full involvement, we ask that you do not bring children with you to this session.
4) Parents will be given a schedule of available dates of Baptism at the Interview. Parents will be able to sign up for a baptism date at the Pre-Baptism Session.
Godparents may attend a class in their own parish if this is more convenient. A letter or certificate of attendance is required from the other parish. This certificate or letter should be brought or mailed to St. John Vianney Church as soon as possible.
We know God will bless you and your families as you prepare for the Sacrament of baptism for you child.
St. John Vianney Priests and Staff
2) Begin to think about the persons you will invite to be a godparent for your child. Remember you are inviting this "special person" to will walk with your child on 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) be over the age of 16;
c) if married, be married in the Catholic Church;
d) be a practicing member in good-standing in the Catholic Church, who lives a life in harmony with the faith.
The other godparent, if not a Catholic who meets above requirements, must be a baptized Christian.
Only one godparents is necessary. To help you in choosing godparents this will be discussed at the Interview.
3) Upon conclusion of the Pre-Baptism Interview, the parents register to attend the required Pre-Baptism Session. The session is held on a Wednesday evening from 7:00-9:15 approximately every six weeks. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide babysitting. Since the Pre-Baptism Session requires your full involvement, we ask that you do not bring children with you to this session.
4) Parents will be given a schedule of available dates of Baptism at the Interview. Parents will be able to sign up for a baptism date at the Pre-Baptism Session.
Godparents may attend a class in their own parish if this is more convenient. A letter or certificate of attendance is required from the other parish. This certificate or letter should be brought or mailed to St. John Vianney Church as soon as possible.
We know God will bless you and your families as you prepare for the Sacrament of baptism for you child.
St. John Vianney Priests and Staff