Infant Baptism is a Sacrament of Initiation that welcomes a child into our faith community of Catholic Christian believers.  It is the celebration that begins the faith life of the child in and with Christ.  Because the child is unable to express faith, the Church invites the parents and godparents into a preparation process prior to the Baptism Celebration.  Through prayer, reflection, scripture, and faith sharing, parents and godparents are guided and supported in their responsibilities as faith witnesses for the child.

For information about infant Baptisms, please contact Liturgy Office, 202-337-2840 ext. 121 in advance of the birth of the child.  

It is highly recommended that parents attend preparation sessions during pregnancy.  While preparing for your child’s birth, it is important to begin preparing for your child’s Christian formation as well.

Baptisms are celebrated every month at Eucharistic (within a Sunday Mass) and non-Eucharistic liturgies.  Several infants are baptized during each celebration.  Baptism liturgies are not scheduled during Lent.

Preparation sessions are held on Saturday mornings, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon, and Monday evenings, 7:15 – 9:30 p.m.in McKenna Hall.

Please review the Preparation Calendar ^PDF for the dates of the preparation sessions and then call the Liturgy Office, 202-337-2840 ext. 121, to register for the session in which you wish to participate.