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Baptism Guidelines
Baptism is the first Sacrament of Christian Initiation.
Parents of candidates of Baptism are expected to be registered, participating, contributing members of the parish.  First-time parents must attend a baptism preparation class before the baptism.

Parents are asked to choose someone to serve as a godparent or sponsor for their child.  Godparents play a very important role in your child's spiritual life and should serve as a role model of the faith.  One man and one woman can be selected for this important role.  **At least one godparent must be Catholic, but one can be baptized in another Christian faith.**
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Baptisms are celebrated after weekend Masses.  Please contact Breana Taylor at the parish office at 812-768-6457 to schedule a baptism.

​To look at our baptism guidelines, click on the link above.
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Baptismal Preparation Classes

The baptismal preparation class is for all new parents expecting a baby and is required for baptism.  Godparents are also welcome to attend.  The topic of the class goes beyond the baptism to Catholic parenting and teaching by example.  Children's faith education begins at birth with parents as the primary teachers.  Our parish community can offer support to the parents in many ways throughout their lives, but it is parents that influence children the most.  The class is held every other month on the second Monday at 6:30 pm at the Holy Cross parish center located at 305 E. Walnut Street, Fort Branch, Indiana.  

Upcoming classes:
July 11, 2022

Please contact Breana Taylor at btaylor@evdio.org with any questions or to register.  

Adult Baptism

See Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for more information. 
"Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), 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.' "
Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1213
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  • Home
    • Sts. Peter & Paul Facebook
    • St. James Church and School
  • About
    • Who We Are >
      • Our Mission
      • Our Pastors
      • Our Staff
      • Our History
      • Our Seminarians
    • Mass Times
    • Cemetery
    • Contact Us
  • School
    • Sts. Peter & Paul School
    • Kinder Haus Preschool
  • Spiritual Life
    • Faith Formation >
      • Religious Education
      • Vacation Bible School
      • RCIA
      • Scripture Study
      • Cursillo
    • Sacraments >
      • Baptism
      • Reconciliation
      • Holy Communion >
        • First Communion
        • Home Communion
      • Confirmation
      • Marriage
      • Anointing of the Sick
      • Holy Orders
    • Stewardship
    • Devotions
  • Ministries
    • Committees
    • Liturgical Ministries
    • Service >
      • Catholics Return Home
      • Grief Support Group
      • Haiti
      • Labor of Love Quilters
      • Outreach
      • Red Cross Blood Drive
      • St. Vincent de Paul
    • St. Maria Goretti Youth
  • Resources
    • I'm New
    • Act of Spiritual Communion
    • Job Posting
    • Bulletin
    • Newsletter
    • Parish Calendar
    • Other Resources
  • Giving
    • Electronic Giving
    • Die Kirche Auktion