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

1. Parents and Godparents of the child being baptized must attend Baptism preparation classes.
   • Baptisms in English - Contact Catherine Tolnay at 301-754-0024 to schedule preparation classes.
   • Baptisms in Spanish - Contact Laura Juarez at 202-726-6062 to schedule preparation classes.

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 12 PM).
2. Private Baptisms can be scheduled, but come with additional costs.

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.