Baptism

Holy Cross – Immaculata Parish wants to help you make your child’s baptism a meaningful event. We hope that you will receive the information in a spirit of openness and reverence as you prepare to have your child receive the first Sacrament of Initiation of the Catholic Church. We expect the parents and Godparents to be active participants in the baptismal rite. The links below include an overview of the theology of the Sacrament of Baptism as well as an explanation of the order of the ceremony.



Thank you for your participation in this process. Please complete the baptism registration to begin planning for your child's baptism. May this preparation make your child’s baptism a truly joyful and spirit filled event!

HCI Parish Baptism Policy

SCHEDULING

  • To begin, parents should complete the baptism registration two to three months in advance of the desired date for a baptism. (flexible)
  • During the Seasons of Advent, Christmas (excluding the Baptism of the Lord), and Lent – Baptisms are generally not scheduled and must have the permission of the Pastor and be celebrated outside of Mass.
  • Baptisms occur after Saturday 4:00pm or Sunday 11:00am Mass. We will (but rarely do) schedule more than one child per baptism.
  • In order to assist us in being prepared for the day of the baptism, we ask that all supporting documentation be turned into the parish at least two weeks prior to the date of the baptism.
Baptism Registration

REQUIREMENTS

Parents

  • The mother or father must be a fully initiated Catholic (baptized and confirmed) and a member of HCI or another parish in good standing.
  • Parents that are not parishioners of HCI must obtain a letter from the Pastor of their parish giving permission for the baptism to occur at HCI. The statement must confirm that the parent(s) are in good standing with the parish. Permission must be submitted prior to baptism date confirmation.


Godparents

  • One male and one female
  • At least 1 godparent must be Catholic and in good standing*:
  1. Confirmed in the Catholic Faith
  2. is at least 16 years of age
  3. attends Mass regularly
  4. is an active member of a parish
  5. faithfully practices and believes the Catholic Faith

*Godparents must complete the “Godparent Statement” form. Catholic Godparents must have their statement signed and sealed by their pastor. After the Godparent forms are received by the HCI parish office, the Baptism will be scheduled.

Godparent Statement Form (if the Godparents are Catholic)

Godparent Statement Form - CW (if the Godparent is Christian, but not Catholic, and will act as a Christian Witness)


Baptismal Prep Class

  • Parents who are having their first child baptized must attend a Baptism Preparation class at least one month before the scheduled Baptism.
  • Location:
  • HCI Parishioners: Our Lord, Christ the King Church offers their Baptismal Prep Class on the 2nd Wednesday of the month via zoom at 7:00pm. Register for a class by contacting the OLCTK Parish Office at 513-321-4121 or parish@olctk.org.
    Please note: Due to conflicts, the May baptism class will be held the first Wednesday in May (rather than second Wednesday) on May 1st
  • Non-Parishioners: Baptismal Prep can be accomplished at the parent’s parish. Send a “notice of completion” to HCI prior to the baptism.
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