New Life In Christ.......

The following children became members of the Body of Christ on June 10 through the celebration of the sacrament of Baptism by Fr. Robert Irish. 
 
Benjamin Stanley Katafiasz was presented by his
parents, Jeremy and Jennifer (Soltis) Katafiasz, and godparents, Jeffrey Penn and Jamie McShane.
                       
Xavier Lynn Eschtruth was presented by his
parents, Adam and Leanne (Zimba) Eschtruth, and godparents, Erick Trombly and Julie Perales.
 

 
 
 

Baptism Preparation

Laurie Seybert, Baptism Program Assistant
Deacon Kevin Orth
 

Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them,
for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.
Luke 18:16

Congratulations on the birth of your child!

Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God.

Baptisms for infants and children up to age 7 are celebrated during the second full weekend of each month during one of the three weekend Masses (No Baptisms in the season of Lent). For questions, please contact Laurie Seybert at (517) 669-8335 ext.16.  No stipend (gratuity) is expected for a Baptism during the Mass but we do ask a gratuity to be given to the presider (deacon or visiting priest) who does a Baptism after a Mass.

Please click here to register your child for Baptism.
 

 2018 Baptism Weekend Dates:

January 13-14 ∙ February 10-11 ∙ April 14-15 ∙ May 12-13 ∙
June 9-10 ∙ July 14-15 ∙ August 11-12 ∙September 8-9 ∙
October 13-14 ∙ November 10-11 ∙ December 8-9
 

We encourage parents to sign up for and attend a Baptismal Preparation Class prior to the birth of your child.  Participation in this class is required for parents before the baptism of their first child.  It is held at our parish office location, 409 Wilson Street, DeWitt, beginning at 7:00PM.

Upcoming 2018 Baptismal Preparation Dates:

Arrangements for baptism and registration for the preparation class may be made by contacting the Baptism program assistant Laurie Seybert

• Parents must be registered members of St. Jude. 
• Note: If the family is not a registered member here then we will need a letter from your current friendly Catholic priest stating you are registered member and giving us permission to baptize your child(ren).
• Godparents must be 16 year or older and one Godparent must be a baptized and confirmed Catholic, who is a registered member of St. Jude or another Catholic parish.  A letter from the pastor of their Catholic parish of Baptism (of record parish) must send a letter stating that the willing Godparent is a baptized and confirmed Catholic.
• Only one Godparent is required, but if two are selected, then one must be male and the other must be female.