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Preparation for the Sacrament of Baptism(Canons 849 - 878)"Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you....."Matthew 28:19-20All persons, without exception, are candidates for the reception of the Sacrament of Baptism. Infants and children, younger than seven years of age will be initiated using the Rite of Infant Baptism. Call the Parish Office at (225) 665-5359 for more information.Children, age seven and older (minors), who are requesting the Sacrament of Baptism need to be initiated through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults as adapted for children (RCIC). Adults, nineteen and older, must be initiated through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Completion of the required preparation for this sacrament through the RCIA process is necessary.
In preparing for your child's baptism:
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Parents must be registered parishioners of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
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Parents and godparents are required to attend one of our Baptism Classes, offered every second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. If the godparents are from out of town, they may attend a class at one's local parish and send us a letter of good standing to that effect.
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Before a baptism date can be set, please schedule time to speak with the Baptismal Coordinator so the required paperwork may be completed.
Choosing Godparents:
- There are two godparents, who should be chosen based on one's ability to help you raise your child in the belief and teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Godparents are active, registered parishioners of their parish, 1 must be Catholic and both must be baptized Christians.
Checklist:- Have you sent in the Baptismal Questionnaire?
- Have you attended the Baptism Class?
- Have you received a confirmation of the date, time and location?
- Have the godparents attended the Baptism class?
- Have you sent in letters of good standing for the godparents from out-of-town?
Baptism Seminars are held every second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Building. You need to register by calling the church office at 225.665.5359 the Friday before the seminar is scheduled. -