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​INFANT BAPTISM POLICY

Statistics reveal that in our present age, so-called "Millenials" and succeeding generations (those born in 1980 and after) maintain little affiliation with the Church.  Since a Catholic lifestyle is important for the parents involved, for their child, and for the Church as a whole, it is necessary to try to address this situation in a more systematic manner. Therefore, we are changing the procedure by which parents schedule the baptism of an infant.
 
All parents seeking the baptism of an infant are required to:
  • Attend Mass weekly.  Record of attendance is determined by use of a church support envelope* placed in the weekly collection. 
    •    If the family is unable to help in the support of the church, the envelope should be placed in the collection empty. 
    •    If you do not have envelopes, contact the parish office at 712 546-5223 or via email at allsaints@premieronline.net.
  • Attend the baptismal preparation class held on the 5th Sunday of the month (regardless if they have attended a class in this or another parish previously).
  • Following attendance at the baptismal preparation class,** parents should schedule an appointment with the pastor to discuss Faith, Faith practice and Church involvement.
  • Following the meeting with the pastor, you will receive a request form for a baptismal date.
 
**Registration forms for the pre-baptism class are available under the “Forms” link on the parish web page, allsaintslemars.org, or contact the parish office. 

Information Regarding the Selection of Sponsors

​A Catholic godparent (sponsor) must be 16 years old, baptized, confirmed and practicing their Catholic Faith, including weekly attendance at Mass.
  • Only one godparent is required, irrespective of the gender of the child (i.e., a male child may have a female godparent, and vice versa).
  • If two godparents are chosen, one must be male, one must be female.
 
In place of a second godparent, a Christian Witness (a practicing Christian of another denomination) is acceptable.  He / she may be the same gender as the Catholic godparent.
 
Because the role of godparent is important, a godparent who is a member of All Saints Parish must attend a pre-baptism class prior to the baptism.  This does not need to be the same class that the parents attend.
 
A godparent who is not a member of All Saints Parish or who will be a Christian witness must present a letter from his / her pastor (Catholic or Protestant) attesting that they are registered and active in the practice of their Faith.
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    • St. Joseph >
      • Who is St. Joseph?
      • St. Joseph Prayer
      • History
      • Photos
  • Ministries
    • Liturgical Ministries
    • Music Ministry
    • Perpetual Adoration
    • Prayer Chain
  • Faith Formation
    • Faith Formation Calendar
    • Faith Formation Programs
    • Sacramental Preparation
  • Calendar
    • Parish Calendar
    • Upcoming Events
  • Get Involved
  • Forms
    • Instruction to Complete Forms
    • Adoration Signup
    • Catholic Kids Camp 2019
    • Infant Baptism >
      • INFANT BAPTISM POLICY
      • Pre-Baptism Class
      • Baptism Registration
    • Faith Formation Registration
    • Grain Ownership Transfer Form
    • New Parishioner Registration
    • Prayer Chain Request
    • Adult Initiation Registration
    • Wedding Request Form
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
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    • All Saints Pictures
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