Baptism

Baptisms are celebrated weekly (except during Lent) after the 4:00 PM Saturday Mass and after the 10:00 AM Sunday Mass. Baptisms may be celebrated during a weekend Mass. There are no baptisms during the Lenten Season.

"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." - Mt 28:19-20; cf. Mk 16:15-16.

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. (Mt 28:19-20; cf. Mk 16:15-16)

Since Pentecost, the Sacrament of Baptism has been celebrated as we understand it today. The word baptism comes from the Greek  baptizein, which means to "immerse." Our immersion into the water at Baptism symbolizes Christ's death. As we rise up from the water, we share in His Resurrection into new life. Baptism welcomes us into the Church, the Body of Christ, here on earth and claims us for God for eternity. 

Candidates for Baptism should be registered members of the Parish for at least four months before beginning preparation for the Sacrament or provide a letter from their former Parish. 

Call the Parish Office at 574-654-3781 to register for this class. If you have attended a baptism class within the last four years with our parish, you only need to come into the parish office to fill out an Information Card.

Please contact the Parish Office to verify your registration at 574-654-3781

Infant Baptisms

Infant Baptism Information Classes are held with the pastor. Please call the Parish Office to register for this class. If you have attended a baptism class within the last four years with our parish, you only need to come into the parish office to fill out an Information Card.

Children

Children, age 7 to 8th grade, may need special instruction through the RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) program. More information may be found here or by calling the Faith Formation office at (574) 654-3781

Adults (Rite of Christion Initiation for Adults - RCIA)

RCIA is for adults who are either a) beginning their journey toward becoming a member of the Church, or b) has not received all the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. These are received at the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday evening. More information may be found here.

Baptismal sponsors must be 16 years of age or older. At least one sponsor must be Catholic, and have received the Sacrament of Confirmation. If the Catholic sponsor does not belong to St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, a letter is needed from their parish stating that they are an active and practicing Catholic. To print a form to take to the parish of registration please visit the parish website www.stasb.org or call the parish office for a copy. 

For sacramental records please call the parish office. 574-654-3781