Baptism

What is Baptism? Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word."--- Catechism of the Catholic Church 1213

             Parent and Godparent/Sponsor Requirements

Baptism Preparation Class:

Parents and Godparents are required to attend a Baptism Preparation Class.

If you have taken the class within the last two years, you do not need to repeat.

You don’t have to take the class at St. Johns. You can attend a preparation class at any Catholic church that offers baptism preparation. Please include a copy of your class certificate with your paperwork.

  The one-time, two-hour class is held on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. In the parish office.

Registration for class is required. You can call the parish office (970-635-5800) to register.

The cost is $5.00 per person attending and you can pay the teacher in class.

You will receive a certificate of completion from the class you attend and will need to include the certificate with your paperwork

Baptism Dates and Times:

     ***At this time we do not offer private baptisms.  Available dates and times are listed below:  

Spanish - 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:00 am.

English - 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:00 am.

English - Saturday Mass at 4:00 pm. 

English - Sunday Mass at 7:00 am, 9:00 am, and 11:00

Spanish - Sunday Mass at 1:00 pm.

ANY weekday Mass:

8:30 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday - English.

6:30 pm Tuesday - Spanish.

6:30 pm Thursday - English.

To schedule baptism:

Attend baptism preparation class. Include a copy of the class certificate with paperwork.

Complete, sign, and return ALL required forms and documentation listed below:

Baptism Information Form.  (Parents complete this form).

Godparent/Sponsor Eligibility Form. Godparents (if applicable - Christian Witness) complete this form.    One for each Godparent (or Christian Witness). Please do not add 2 Sponsors to 1 form.

A copy of the child’s birth certificate.  This is mandatory. Paperwork will not be considered complete without it.

If you have any questions, please call the parish office (970) 635-5800