Baptism

Preparing for and celebrating Baptism is a blessed journey! Baptism joins us with Christ and forms us into God’s disciples.  It is the first Sacrament to be celebrated before celebrating any of the Church’s six other sacraments.  Baptism is the first Sacrament of Initiation, the other two being Confirmation and First Eucharist.  The Catholic Church baptizes people of all ages-infants to adults.  Through Baptism, we receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and accept God’s transforming love.

Short video on Baptism

Video of Pope Francis on the meaning of Baptism - 2 Mins

Procedure for Celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism at Lumen Christi

SELECT THE DATE/MASS TIME FROM THE BAPTISM SCHEDULE BELOW.  Register for this date/time at:

Baptism Registration

A Baptism preparation class is required before the Baptism for new parents or those who have not had a class in three years.  Contact Lynn Schelitzche, Director of Faith Formation about the options.

The Sponsor/Godparent(s) must be a practicing Catholic, at least 16 years of age and confirmed in the Catholic Church. A person of another Christian denomination may stand as a Christianwitness.

The Catholic Church requires a copy of your child’s birth certificate or adoption certificate before celebrating the baptism and for our sacrament records.  You may bring it to the preparation class, drop it off at the parish office, or Email a scan of it as an attachment to Lynn Schelitzche, Director of Faith Formation.

Please contact Lynn Schelitzche, Director of Faith Formation, with questions at 651-370-1616 or Email.

Baptism Schedule 2024-25

2024: July 14, 10:30 a.m.
August 10, 4:30 p.m.
September 8, 8:30 a.m.
October 6, 10:30 a.m.
November 9, 4:30 p.m.
December 8, 8:30 a.m.
2025: January 12, 10:30 a.m.
February 8, 4:30 p.m.
March – April – no Baptisms during Lent;
May 18, 8:30 a.m.
June 8, 10:30 a.m.