Baptism
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Regeneration Through Water and in the Word
To prepare for the Baptism of your infant or toddler, contact Judi Wilkinson, Pastoral Associate for Formation/Education, at [email protected]. Parents have to have been registered/contributing members of St. Eugene Parish for 3 months prior to Baptism. St. Eugene requires a Baptism Class for parents and godparents prior to Baptism. This class helps to deepen the appreciation of the magnitude of this Sacrament in the life of the family and of the mystical Body of Christ. Pre-registration of at least one week prior to the date of the class is required. The dates are listed below. Baptisms are usually at 3:30 pm on Sunday. The Baptism Information Form must be filled in and returned to [email protected] along with a copy of the child’s Birth Certificate. The link to the Baptism Information form is below:
Baptism Information Sheet (PDF) -
The role of godparent is a very special role in the eyes of the Church. Only one is required but if there are two, one of each gender. A godparent must be a practicing/contributing Catholic in good standing. A godparent must submit a copy of his/her Confirmation Certificate, First Holy Communion, and Matrimony, if applicable. The godparent must be living a sacramental life and, as such, if married must be married in the Catholic Church and not living with a partner outside the Sacrament of Matrimony. The Godparent Information Form must be signed by the godparent’s Pastor and returned at least 2 weeks prior to the Baptism along with the above-mentioned copies of Sacrament Certificates. Return to: [email protected]. The link to the Godparent Information form is below:
Godparent Information Sheet (PDF) -
"Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), and the door which gives access to the other sacraments." (CCC 1213).
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Infant Baptism Seminar
Enroll at least one week prior to the class by emailing [email protected]. Seminars are held at 7 p.m. in the church meeting rooms on the dates listed below:
April 25, 2023
May 23, 2023 -
Baptism of Children Ages 4-17
The Baptism of a child aged 4-17 requires not only a special Baptism Class for the parents and godparents, but also special preparation of the children. Usually there is one class for children aged 4-6 and at least 2 classes for children aged 6-17. Additionally it is expected that the older children are enrolled either in St. Eugene School or in the parish Religious Education Program. Godparent requirements are the same for the older children’s Baptisms.
The classes and Baptisms are scheduled usually twice a year. Please contact Judi Wilkinson at [email protected] for more information. -
Adult Baptism
Adult Baptisms are usually done once a year at the Easter Vigil. The preparation process is done through the RCIA classes which meet September through Easter. Please contact Judi Wilkinson at [email protected] for more information or visit the RCIA page through the link below:
RCIA page