Baptism

Your child will be embraced by God and supported by our faith community.

The first step to discipleship

The sacrament of baptism initiates us into God’s family and cleanses us of sin.

Baby in white christening outfit and baptismal bib being held up by priest wearing mass vestments in church

Adults looking to get baptized are asked to go through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults process to receive their sacraments.

Next baptismal preparation session (required for new parents)

Saturday, June 8, 2024 • 10am • Parish Center

Baptism Dates

Choose your Mass:

Saturday 5pm | Sunday 10am or 12pm

January 13/14, 2024
February 10/11, 2024
April 13/14, 2024
April 21, 2024 (10am Mass only)
May 5, 2024 (10am Mass only)
May 11/12, 2024
June 15/16, 2024
July 13/14, 2024
August 10/11, 2024
September 14/15, 2024
October 12/13, 2024
November 9/10, 2024
December 14/15, 2024

(2025 dates to be announced)

Volunteering for Baptismal Ministry team

Help welcome and prepare families for the celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism by joining the team that provides baptismal preparation sessions a few times per year. The hospitality, warmth and assistance offered to these families during the sessions gives them meaningful support from the St. Peter’s community.

Ready to take the next step?

Get in touch for more information and to reserve a date for your child to receive the sacrament of baptism.

Deacon Paul Kazanecki
201-261-3366 (Parish Office)

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After contacting Deacon Paul, please complete this form.

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