Baptism

Baptism Preparation Information

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Registered parishioners will need a baptism preparation class prior to the Baptism. Baptism preparation class is open to Godparents as well. Parents must attend a baptism preparation class and submit the certificates of eligibility for their child's Godparents before setting a date for the Baptism.

Baptism Classes are held on the third Sunday of the month, after the 10:00 am Mass by appointment only. Parents with children under the age of six years should call the parish office 610-266-0695 x 103 to register for a Baptism. Parents with a child over six years should contact the Director of Religious Education 610-266-0695 x 208.

Godparent Eligibility

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Godparents must submit to Saint Elizabeth their Certificates of Eligibility from the church where they are registered, active parishioners before a date is set for the Baptism. If the Godparents are registered as active members of Saint Elizabeth they should contact the pastor to confirm their eligibility.

Baptism Ceremony

Baptism is held the first Sunday of the month directly after the Sunday 10:00 am Mass. Families are encouraged to attend the 10:00 am Mass. Baptismal team members will be available to help you.

Baptism for the Older Child

For children over six years of age please contact Mary Spieker, Director of Religious Education. dirreled@sercc.org

Donation

The suggested donation to the church covers the perpetual record keeping on your child's behalf. Each time your child receives a sacrament the church which confers the sacrament must send a record to the church of Baptism for your child's permanent record.

The current suggested donation is $50 per child.

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