Infant Baptism

“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.

• Registration Form
• Child’s Birth Certificate
• Pre-Baptismal Class Certificate
• Letter of Permission (If not registered at St. Luke)
• Administration Fee

• Registration Form
• Sacramental Certificates (Baptism and Confirmation)
• Pre-Baptismal Class Certificate
• Sponsor Form from their Parish (If not registered at St. Luke)