The Catechism of the Catholic Church says: “Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit…and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the Word"(CCC # 1213).

Our Lady Queen of Heaven journeys with families in this vital sacrament that begins our initiation into Christ. Below is a description of the process to have your infants and young children baptized. For children ages 7 and older and for adults, see  “RCIA/RCIA for Children”  for more information or call us at 337-477-1236.

STEPS for Baptizing your Child at OLQH

1.) Complete the Baptismal/Parent Registration Form online for each Child to be Baptized

2.) Print out a Godparent Registration Form for each Godparent to complete

3.) Each parent and each Godparent must request a Baptismal Preparation Course or Instruction (unless a class has been attended within the previous 10 years and proof submitted).

 

Baptisms are now being scheduled on a private appointment only basis. You may have any number of people at the baptism you desire as instructed by the celebrant. Please call 477-1236 to schedule a Baptism after you have been notified that your Baptism File is complete as instructed in the steps above. 

 

Baptismal Preparation Course Information 

All parents who have not previously taken the Baptism Preparation Course or Instruction
 (within the last 10 years) must do so before the baptism of their child.

The Formal Baptismal Preparation Class has been cancelled for the time being. Baptismal Preparation Course is now offered on an individual basis. Call the office 477-1236, to schedule packet pick-up and home study after registering online for Baptism and completing all required documentation. A phone call review with Deacon Nixon will complete the course. Call the office after reading the Baptism Prep Booklet.

   We require that all Godparents register to participate in the Baptismal Ceremony. You will find the instructions with the   Godparent Registration Form. The Godparents Registration Form along with a sacramental record (not more than six months old), must be brought to the Godparent's pastor for his signature.  Please return the signed Godparent Registration Form (and a PREP class date acknowledgement if OLQH parishioners) to the OLQH office.

All required forms must be submitted to the church office before a baptism may be scheduled. These forms include the Baptismal Registration Form, a current Sacramental Record (no more than six months old from church of Baptism) for each Catholic parent (call the church of your Baptism with your full name and birth date to receive this); a Church Certificate of Marriage from the Catholic Church of parents marriage; a Birth Certificate for the child to be baptized; a  Godparent Form for each Catholic Godparent, proof of Baptism Preparation Class for Parents (required!) and Godparents (unless Godparents are from outside the OLQH parish-then only their parish priests signature on the Godparent Form is required). All of these forms are listed again on the Baptismal Registration Form for Parents (see link on right).

A copy of all documents must be on file in the church office before the Baptism can be scheduled to take place. You may Fax the Certificates/Documents to 337- 478-3451 or email them to [email protected] or you may bring them to the church office for copies to be made. Once all your forms are complete and submitted, the file will be approved by clergy. You will then be notified to choose a celebrant for the Baptism who will work with you to select a date for Baptism.

Baptisms of children under the age of seven ordinarily occur on an individually scheduled basis. Please enter the church through the North Entrance, (the Prien Lake side of Lake Street), about 15 minutes before the appointed time. 

There are no Baptisms during Lent.

Baptisms are now being scheduled on a private appointment only basis. You may have any number of people at the baptism you desire as instructed by the celebrant. Please call 477-1236 to schedule a Baptism Date after your Baptism File is complete as instructed in the steps above.

    
If your child is 7 years of age or over, he/she must enter the RCIC program through Robin Suire, Coordinator of PREP. Click here to see the RCIA for Children Page .