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- What is Baptism?
- Holy Family Parish Baptisms
  
  Congratulations!
  We are happy to have your child (newborn to 7 years old)* become the
  newest member of Holy Family Parish.
  
  There are 4 steps in the Baptism process:
  
  1. Register as a Parishioner
  
  2. Complete the online Baptism Registration
  
  3. Register for a Baptism Prep Class
  
  4. Schedule the Baptism
  
  1. Register as a Parishioner
  To have your child baptized here at Holy Family Parish, you must be a member of the parish. If you are not a member of the parish, you can find a registration form here The completed form can be returned to our Parish Office (Door #5); emailed to mvelazquez@holyfamilyshorewood.org; or placed in the collection basket at any one of our weekend Masses.
  
  2. Complete an online Baptism Registration
  
  Once you have registered as a parishioner, please click here to register for the Sacrament of Baptism.
  
  3. Register for a Baptism Prep Class
  
  After completing the online baptism registration, call the Parish Office to sign up for a Baptism Prep Class. All classes are held once a month on a Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  
  4. Schedule the Baptism
  
  Once you have competed the Baptism Prep Class, call the Parish Office to schedule the baptism. Baptisms are held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 1:30 p.m. Please arrive by 1:15 p.m. the day of your baptism. Dates may change based on the liturgical calendar or holidays.
  
  Role of the Godparent(s)
  The role of the Godparent is significant. They are making a promist to assist the parents in raising the child in the Catholic faith. In order to fulfill this promise, the sponsor needs to provide a good example of living a Catholic life. Please do not choose Godparents until you review the established Guidelines for Godparents below.
  
  Guidelines for Godparents:
  
  1. There may be one Godfather, one Godmother, or one of each.
  
  2. If there are two godparents, one must male and female.
  
  3. Godparents must be at least 16 years old.
  
  4. Godparents must have been baptized, confirmed and received First Eucharist.
  
  5. They should be leading a life of faith in harmony with the duty they are undertaking.
  
  6. Must be actively registered at a Catholic parish.
  
  7. If Godparent(s) are not parishioners at Holy Family, a Baptism Sponsor letter will be required from their current parish stating they meet these requirements.
  
  8. They not be the father or the mother on the one to be baptized.
  
  Please contact the Parish Office at (815) 725-6880 if you need further assistance.
  
  *Children who are 7 years old or older,
  please contact
  Director of Evangelization, Matthew Toohill:
  mtoohill@holyfamilyshorewood.org or (815) 531-3754
Celebrate Your Child's Baptism Anniversary!
- Trace the sign of the cross on the child’s head and heart then pray:
  
  Loving God, You created all the people of the world,
  And you know each of us by name. We thank you for N.,
  Who celebrates the anniversary of his/her baptism.
  Bless her/him with your love and friendship that she/he may grow in wisdom, knowledge, and grace. May she/he always know her/his identity in You, the she/he is your beloved daughter/son.
- -Look at pictures and videos from the Baptism ceremony and explain what happened that day.
  -Light their baptismal candle during dinner or a special treat.
  -Print a Baptism coloring page, watch the Brother Francis cartoon called "The Miracle of Baptism" or do something special to celerbate the day.

Holy Family Catholic Church & School

Shorewood, IL

What is Baptism?

Celebrate Your Child's Baptism Anniversary!