Baptismal Preparation
Baptism for Older Children (8yrs. & older) & Adults/RCIA
Baptism Requirements (children under the age of 7)
Contact: Juliana Wilkinson (818) 889-0612 or [email protected]
Parents: both parents must attend a baptismal preparation class
Godparent(s): must be at least 16 years old, regularly attending Mass and received the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist & Confirmation, be married in the Catholic Church (if married), cannot be the parent of the child
- If you have only one Godparent: that person can be either male or female
- If you have two Godparents: one must be male and the other female
- One Christian Witness may accompany one Godparent
- Christian Witness and Godparent must attend baptismal preparation class
Baptismal Preparation Class: It is a requirement that both parents and godparents attend a baptism preparation class
- We offer a class here at St. Jude on the 4th Sunday of every month and the certificate is valid for 3 years. We ask that you pre-register for these classes.
- You may attend a class at another Catholic parish - please email proof of attendance to [email protected]
- Unfortunately, we do not accept online baptism preparation classes or catechism.com courses
Are you a Registered Parishioner of St. Jude Church?
- We encourage you to register your family at St. Jude
- If you are not active registered members of St. Jude, please provide a letter of permission from the church where you are registered
- If you are not registered in any parish, it is highly recommended you register at the church in whose boundaries you live
When are Baptisms held?
- Please note that baptisms are not celebrated during the season of Lent
- Baptisms are not celebrated privately. We may schedule up to 3 baptisms at the same celebration.
- We do not celebrate Baptisms at Mass.
- Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays at 1:30pm
Baptism Fees
- There are no fees for the preparation class
- There are no set fees for the ceremony.
- We ask that you support our Church with a suggested donation of $75. Click here to donate
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Contact: Juliana Wilkinson (818) 889-0612 or [email protected]
Email forms to [email protected]