“I have called you by name; you are MINE! -Isaiah 43:1
The Sacrament of Baptism is offered periodically throughout the year for infants whose parents would like to have them baptized into the Catholic faith. The sacrament of Baptism is a wonderful beginning for the spiritual life of your child.
Baptismal Requirements and Process
Parents of the child to be baptized must have all paperwork completed and returned to the Pastoral Office Attention: Kerrin Fuller at least ONE MONTH prior to scheduling a baptism date.
Parents must be registered members of St. Luke for a minimum of 4 months.
If parents are not registered at St. Luke, they must bring a Letter of Permission from the parish in which they are registered.
The administration fee is $150 and must be turned in with completed paperwork. Private baptisms are available based on Msgr. Jim’s availability. The administration fee for a private baptism is $200. Baptisms are typically scheduled on the First Saturday of the month (English) and the Second Saturday of the month (Spanish) at 11:00 am.
Parents and Godparents must complete a pre-baptism class. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has an online class at https://lacatholics.org/baptism/. They may also attend an in-person class at another parish. A certificate of completion must be submitted with paperwork. If this is not received, the baptism will be postponed.
Only two Godparents will be recorded on the baptism certificate and in the baptism registry.
At least one Godparent must be a fully initiated Catholic; the other must be a baptized Christian. Both Godparents must be active, participating members of their parish community. A Baptismal Sponsor form must be submitted if they are not registered members of St. Luke.
Paperwork Needed
Parents
Registration Form
Child’s Birth Certificate
Pre-Baptismal Class Certificate
Letter of Permission (If not registered at St. Luke)
Administration Fee
Godparents
Registration Form
Sacramental Certificates (Baptism and Confirmation)
Pre-Baptismal Class Certificate
Sponsor Form from their Parish (If not registered at St. Luke)