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.**
Baptisms are celebrated after weekend Masses.  Please contact Karen Adams at the parish office at 812-768-6457 to schedule a baptism.
​To look at our baptism guidelines, click on the link below.

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.  

Upcoming classes:
September 14, 2020
November 9, 2020
January 11, 2021
March 8, 2021
May 10, 2021
​July 12, 2021

Please contact Karen Adams at kadams@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