Baptism

Godparents join the parents in presenting the child for baptism, and help the child to lead a Christian life in harmony with the sacraments. They "must be firm believers, able and ready to help the newly baptized child...on the road of Christian life." (CCC 1255) A child needs only one godparent, male or female, or one of each (Code of Canon Law 873). The second godparent may be non-Catholic Christian, but only acts as witness, and only if the primary godparent is Catholic (Code of Canon Law 873§2) meeting the requirements listed below (Code of Canon Law 873§1).

Canon Law 874 §1 requires that godparents be:

• Designated by the parents
• At least 16 years old
• Fully initiated Catholics (received Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist)
• A member of the Catholic Church
• One godparent, male or female; but here may be two, one of each sex.
• Not bound by any canonical penalty
• Leading lives of faith befitting the role
• Not parents of the child

VIDEOS FOR BAPTISM PREPARATION:

We welcome you and your child to this beautiful sacrament!  Baptism is a sign of the sacred, confers grace, is a celebration of Christ's life, and is the beginning of a deep relationship; a vital union with the risen Lord. 

                                                                                                                                      
The Basilica of Saint Andrew requires that parents attend one Baptism preparation class prior to the baptism of their child.  Baptisms are done by Father Kevin Segerblom, Father Andrew Clark, or Deacon Dan Derringer. Baptisms during Mass are primarily being done at the 11:30 am Sunday Mass, according to the schedule below.  Our baptisms are currently being limited to four (4) children per session during Mass, and five (5) children per session at 1:00 pm. 



REQUIRED FORMS:

• Godparents are required to complete the Attestation Form.  (ENGLISH  SPANISH)  It is the responsibility of the godparents to fill out the form, get it signed by their own parish priest, and return it to The Basilica of Saint Andrew.  The form is to be submitted to The Basilica of Saint Andrew before the Baptism takes place. Please do not submit forms that do not have a priest's or delegate's signature!

• Parents are required to fill out a Baptism Information Form, which can be submitted online HERE. If you prefer the hard copy, you can return it to the parish office via mail or fax, or fill it out while at the preparation session. 

All forms must be returned to the Parish Office at least one week prior to the Baptism.

                          Please return the forms to: 

You are kindly asked to SIGN UP in advance for both the preparation session and the baptism weekend by filling out the online forms, calling the Parish Office at 344-9814 ext. 124, or emailing Colleen.   Sometimes space is limited - your prompt attention to this will insure your family being scheduled on the day you desire.  

• January 12 - during the 11:30 Mass
• February 9 - 1:00 pm - This session is full, please choose another.
• May 4 - 1:00 pm
• June 15 - during the 11:30 Mass - This session is full, please choose another.
• July 20 - 1:00 pm - This session is full, please choose another.
• August 17 - during the 11:30 Mass
• September 14 - 1:00 pm
• October 12 - during the 11:30 Mass
• November 16 - 1:00 pm

• Sunday, January 5 at 1:00 pm
• Sunday, February 2 at 1:00 pm - This session is full, please choose another.
• Tuesday, April 29 at 6:30 pm (In the Social Hall)
• Monday, June 9 at 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 pm
• Monday, August 11 at 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, October 7 at 6:30 pm
• Sunday, November 9 at 1:00 pm

Sacramental Photography Policy: The Basilica of Saint Andrew has a policy that does not allow professional photographers to take pictures of Baptisms during Mass. We want our parishioners to fully experience the sacred nature of the Mass and the reception of the sacrament without the distraction of a photographer present. You are welcome to do pictures after Mass either in the Church or on the Church grounds. Photographers for a Baptism outside of Mass at 1:00 pm will be handled on an individual basis. Please send those requests to [email protected] at least one month in advance.