Baptism

Please call the parish office at (319) 296-1092 to make arrangements for baptizing your child:

• Set the date for the Sacrament of Baptism when you contact the parish office.
• Attend the required Baptismal Preparation Program.
• For new parents or those who have not attended class within the past 3 years.
• Register for this class when you contact the parish office.
• Complete the Baptism Registration form with the parish office (information needed includes the child's name, residence, date and place of birth, parent's names, godparent's names, etc.)

The origin and foundation of Christian Baptism is Jesus. Before starting his public ministry, Jesus submitted himself to the baptism given by John the Baptist. The waters did not purify him; he cleansed the waters . . . Jesus did not need to be baptized because he was totally faithful to the will of his Father and free from sin. However, he wanted to show his solidarity with human beings in order to reconcile them to the Father. By commanding his disciples to baptize all nations, he established the means by which people would die to sin – original and actual – and begin to live a new life with God.

In Baptism, the Holy Spirit moves us to answer Christ's call to holiness. In Baptism, we are asked to walk by the light of Christ and to trust in his wisdom. We are invited to submit our hearts to Christ with ever deeper love.

For more information on the Sacrament of Baptism, click here.