Parents must be registered and actively participating members of St. John Vianney. If you are members of another parish, but have a previous affiliation to SJV, you must follow the requirements of your local parish for baptism and request a letter of permission from your pastor for the baptism to take place at Saint John Vianney.

Yes. First-time parents are required to attend this class prior to the baptism of their child. Many parents choose to attend even before their child is born. We also encourage your child’s godparents to attend if they are able. For baptisms of subsequent children, this class may be repeated depending on the length of time since the first class (three or more years) and/or additional factors (including, but not limited to, new members). Please contact the parish office to inquire and register.

The baptism class is led by our deacon, Daryl Fortin, on Saturdays, 9:00-11:00am, during the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November.

Baptisms may be scheduled on most weekends unless another parish event or ritual takes precedence. Baptisms may occur during any of our three Mass times or following 4:30pm Mass (Saturday) or 11:00am Mass (Sunday).

Baptism is celebrated by the pouring of water over the forehead of your child.

For baptisms celebrated during Mass, one family will be scheduled. Baptisms following 4:30pm or 11:00am Masses may have up to three families scheduled at one time.

Fr. Rich or Fr. Tony baptize children during Mass. Deacon Daryl or Deacon Steve baptize children after 4:30pm Mass (Saturdays) or after 11:00am Mass (Sundays).

There is no dress code for baptism; however, as baptism celebrates rebirth, we encourage you to dress your child in white.

We can tailor a special preparation process for a child who has reached the age of reason. Please contact Fr. Rich to discuss options.

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No. St. John Vianney Church does not charge a fee for the Sacrament of Baptism.