Baptism makes us children of light and empowers us to bring the light of Christ into the world. Baptism is God’s unearned gift to us that confers the grace and life of Christ.

The baptism process below is for newborns through children age 7. For children older than age 7 or Adults seeking Baptism, please contact the office for information about the RCIA process or visit the RCIA Page.

Infant Baptism Class
Prior to the Baptism, both parents are required to attend a baptism class if they have never attended or it has more than three years since their last attendance. Godparents, taking on an important role of the child to be baptized, should be highly encouraged to also attend.  If the class is not taken at St. Angela Merici, please provide proof of attendance from the parish where the class was taken.
       
Celebration of Baptism 
Beginning September of 2021, the Sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated following the12:00 PM Mass at approximately 1:30 PM on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, with the exception of the 1st Sundays in January, July and September, moving those dates to the 2nd Sunday. Baptisms are celebrated during Lent, excluding Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday if falling on the 1st or 3rd Sunday. Having met the requirements, you may schedule your child's baptism at least one month in advance. To baptize your child at our parish, you must be a registered parishioner or live within our boundaries. If this is not the case, you will need to submit a letter of permission from your pastor or the church where you are registered or whose boundaries you live within.
 

Paperwork:
Complete the Baptism Information Sheet here. This form must be submitted prior to scheduling the Baptism attaching a PDF copy of the child's state issued Birth Certificate. 


Copies of Baptismal Certificate:
For inquiries regarding the Baptismal Certificate, please call the parish office and ask for Mary Brown or email her at parishsecretary@stamericigh.com.

"Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations; baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teach them to observe all the commands I gave you.”  (Matthew 28:19)