BAPTISM
Parents; congratulations on the gift of new life in your family. The faith community shares in your joy and responsibility of leading your child to God, our loving Creator. Your child will first hear God’s voice and see God's face in your family. In the family and parish community your child will be nurtured in the faith.
One of the ways in which the parish community assists you is through the preparation sessions offered to parents and godparents prior to the Baptism of your child. The preparation sessions help you:
- to reflect on your faith
- to deepen your understanding of the commitment you make to raise your child in the faith and
- to consider ways you will communicate that faith to your child in your home.
Who is Invited to Infant Baptism Preparation Classes?
The session are designed to help first time parents make an informed decision about the commitment entailed in choosing Baptism for their son or daughter. All parents are welcomed to attend the sessions to renew their resolve to raise their children in the faith of the Church.
Godparents are invited to attend with the parents whenever possible.
Parents of children who are 7 years of age or older and have not been baptized need to enroll in a different preparation process. Please contact the program director for information.
The infant Baptism preparation sessions are scheduled four times a year: summer, autumn, winter and spring. Please plan to attend one of the series prior to the birth of your baby. If you participate in the preparation after your child has arrived, it is best to find a childcare provider while you attend the class.
Schedule of Infant Baptism Preparation Sessions
Please note that attendance at both sessions is required.
First Series
August 8, 2010 from 12 to 2:30 pm
August 9, 2010 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Second Series
October 10, 2010 from 12 to 2:30 pm
October 11, 2010 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Third Series
January 9, 2011 from 12 to 2:30 pm
January 10, 2011 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Fourth Series
March 13, 2011 from 12 to 2:30 pm
March 14, 2011 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Fifth Series
June 5, 2011 from 12 to 2:30 pm
June 6, 2011 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Sixth Series
August 7, 2011 from 12 to 2:30 pm
August 8, 2011 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
TO REGISTER Please call the Parish Office at 503-636-7687
Resources
Schedule for Baptisms
- August 29, 2010-9:00 am Mass
- September 11, 2010-5:00 pm Mass
- October 24, 2010-11:00 am Mass
- November 13, 2010-5:00 pm Mass
- January 23, 2011-12:30 pm
- February 26, 2011-5:00 pm Mass
- March 2011-No Baptisms
- April 2011-No Baptisms
- May 1, 2011-11:00 am Mass
- June 12, 2011-9:00 am Mass
- July 10, 2011-9:00 am Mass
- August 21, 2011-9:00 am Mass
For more information, please contact:
Sr. Janina Kokorowski
(503) 636-7687.
srjan@ollparish.com
