Infant Baptism
Baptism is the first Sacrament of Christian Initiation.
Parents of candidates for 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 the parish office at 812-768-6457 to schedule a baptism.
To look at our baptism guidelines, click on the link below.
Parents of candidates for 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 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:
November 11, 2019
Please contact Becky Mann bmann@evdio.org with any questions or to register.
Upcoming classes:
November 11, 2019
Please contact Becky Mann bmann@evdio.org with any questions or to register.
Adult Baptism
See Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for more information.