Note: Parents must be involved during the whole Baptism process. Grandparents are wonderful, but they cannot initiate the Baptism process.
Set up an interview with Laura Juarez at 202-726-6262.
Choose Your Child's Godparents
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
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
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).
Private Baptisms can be scheduled.
Day of Baptism
Plan to arrive early the day of the Baptism to receive last minute instructions and be seated in the appropriate section.