Infant Baptism at St. Raphael Catholic Church
“Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations; baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Matthew 28: 19-20
Congratulations on the birth of your child and in taking the first step to having your child baptized in the Catholic Church!
As parents, you are your child’s first teachers of the Catholic faith. Along with their godparents, you will help guide them to know and follow Jesus Christ. We at St. Raphael are honored to support you on this important journey.
Please complete the Baptism Registration Form, linked below, including your first and second choice of dates. If this is your first child, please make sure to schedule a Baptism Information Class using the link below. If you have previously attended a Baptism class, please indicate this on the form.
Catholic godparents must complete the required Godparent Certificate, linked below, with their pastor’s signature and parish seal.
There is a $100 donation for the Baptism process. Once your completed Baptism Registration Form and donation have been received, you will be contacted to confirm the Baptism date.
For questions, please contact Deacon Len Penkala at 630-615-7616.
We look forward to celebrating this special day with your family!
Baptism Guidelines
The following guidelines apply to the Baptism of children under the age of seven at St. Raphael:
New Parishioners: Newly registered parishioners with no family ties to St. Raphael must wait six months before scheduling a Baptism.
Current Parishioners: There is no waiting period if the child’s parents or grandparents are registered parishioners at St. Raphael. Parents registered at another Catholic parish must provide a Letter of Permission from their home parish. Parents must be registered members of a Catholic parish.
First Child: Parents baptizing their first child must attend a Baptism Information Class before the Baptism. Classes are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., except in July and December.
Community Celebration: Baptism is a community sacrament, welcoming your child into our faith community. Therefore, private Baptisms are not available at St. Raphael.
Godparent Requirements & Certificate
Godparents play a special role in helping parents guide their child in the Catholic faith. They should be practicing Catholics who serve as positive examples of faithful Christian living.
Those chosen as Catholic godparents must provide a letter from their parish confirming that they meet the Church’s requirements. Please review the Baptism Godparent Guidelines carefully. Only Catholic godparents will be listed on the official Baptism Certificate.
Catholic godparents must have their certificate signed by their pastor, include the parish seal, and provide their own signature. Please return the original form at least two weeks before the scheduled Baptism date.
A baptized non-Catholic may serve as a Christian Witness along with a Catholic godparent.
Baptism Registration
Please complete the registration form below, including your first and second choice for a Baptism date. If you have previously attended a Baptism Information Class, please indicate this on the form. If this is your first child, write “First Child” and use the above link to schedule a Baptism Information Class.
Baptism Donation
Baptism Donation
A $100 donation may be made using the online donation link below or brought to the Parish Office. If donating online, please forward your payment confirmation email to Deacon Len at lpenkala@st-raphael.com.
Once your completed Registration Form and donation are received, you will be contacted to confirm your Baptism date.
Questions? Please contact Deacon Len Penkala at 630-615-7616.