Baptism
Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit" Matthew 28:19
In order to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism for a child, the following is required:
1. Only the parents of a child are able to register a child for baptism.
2. Family must present a copy of the child’s Birth Certificate (The proper names and spelling of the child will appear on the Baptismal Certificate as it does on the Birth Certificate).
3. Children under the age of 7 are to be baptized in this form (If the child is over 7 years of age, he/she must be enrolled in the Religious Education class).
4. Fill out the registration form with the most current information on the family.
5. Choose a date for the baptism.
2. Family must present a copy of the child’s Birth Certificate (The proper names and spelling of the child will appear on the Baptismal Certificate as it does on the Birth Certificate).
3. Children under the age of 7 are to be baptized in this form (If the child is over 7 years of age, he/she must be enrolled in the Religious Education class).
4. Fill out the registration form with the most current information on the family.
5. Choose a date for the baptism.
Godparents
Please have the godparents' names available at registration.
Baptisms in Spanish are on Saturdays at 10:00 am
Baptisms in English are on Sundays at 11:30 am
For more information, please call the rectory office at 773-884-2000
- If the godparents are a married couple, they must have celebrated the Sacrament of Matrimony
- If they are single, they must be living a healthy Christian life according to the teachings of the Church
- Only Roman Catholics are formally allowed to become godparents. Godparents must be 16 years or older
Baptisms only take Place at St. Denis Church at
8301 S. St. Louis Ave, Chicago, 60652
Baptisms in English are on Sundays at 11:30 am
For more information, please call the rectory office at 773-884-2000