Before the Baptism

Note: Parents must be involved during the whole Baptism process. Grandparents are wonderful, but they cannot initiate the Baptism process.

1. Set up an interview with Laura Juarez at 202-726-6262.

Choose Your Child's Godparents

1. You may choose to either have one or two Godparents. Only one Godparent is required.
   • If one Godparent, that Godparent must be a practicing Catholic (must be Baptized) who attends Mass regularly.
   • If two Godparents, one may be from another Christian denomination.

Baptism Preparation Classes/Clases del Bautismo

1. Parents and Godparents of the child being baptized must attend Baptism preparation classes.
   • Baptisms in English - Contact Fr. Sass at 202-726-6062 to schedule preparation classes.
   • Bautismos en Espanol- Contactar Laura Juarez at 202-726-6062 para planificar las fechas.

Baptism Schedule

1. Baptism is a sacrament of initiation into the Body of Christ. For this reason, most Baptisms usually take place during weekend Masses (Saturdays: 5:30 PM and Sundays: 8 AM, 10 AM, and 1 PM).
2. Private Baptisms can be scheduled.

Day of Baptism

1. Plan to arrive early the day of the Baptism to receive last minute instructions and be seated in the appropriate section.