COVID-19 and Baptisms
The Diocese of Lansing has given the parishes an outline on how to safely celebrate baptisms during the COVID-19 pandemic.
All baptisms are minimal to no contact. Baptisms will take place over a bowl with the use of a pitcher so as to eliminate contact between the celebrant and the child. There will be no anointings. Parents, godparents, and all in attendance are asked to wear face masks and practice social distancing.
Baptisms can still take place during Mass, however, if family members are immunocompromised or do not feel comfortable attending Mass, the option to hold a private baptism after Mass stands. Please indicate your preference to Hallie Card when registering your child for baptism.
Baptism Preparation classes are currently being held virtually on Zoom. These classes are necessary for anyone having their first child baptized. See schedule below.
Baptism Preparation
Hallie Card, Baptism Program Coordinator
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 seven 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 Hallie Card at (517) 648-4812. 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.
2020 Baptism Weekend Dates:
January 11-12 ∙ February 8-9
May 9-10 ∙ June 13-14 ∙ July 11-12
August 8-9 ∙ September 12-13
October 10-11 ∙ November 14-15 ∙ December 12-13
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 in our Parish offices, and godparents are strongly encouraged to attend.
Upcoming Baptismal Preparation Dates
are held quarterly in the months of
January
April
July
October
Arrangements for baptism and registration for the preparation class may be made by contacting the Baptism program coordinator Hallie Card