Baptisms

Pastor's Notes on the Sacrament of Baptism at the Basilica (issued July 21, 2019) 

The Sacrament of Baptism for infants and small children is celebrated at the Basilica as a community, normally at the following times:

2nd Saturday of each month at 10:30 am - in English/Latin
3rd Saturday of each month at 10:00 am - in Spanish/Latin

However, at this time, because of COVID-19 concerns, we are scheduling some Baptisms at different times and on an individual basis.

Parents should contact the priest or the parish office in advance to schedule the Baptism of your child, and to ensure that you have received the required formation prior to the Baptism of your child.

Choosing Godparents:  At least one godparent must be a confirmed, practicing Catholic in good standing and in accord with the marriage laws of the Church. If the godparent is not a Basilica parishioner, please provide a letter from the godparent's parish. If the godparents cannot be present at the Baptism, someone else may stand in for them as proxy. 

English-speaking parents, please view the "Reborn" video series, which can be accessed here using our parish FORMED subscription. There are three videos, for a total of about six hours of viewing time. After you have viewed the three videos, please contact the parish office to arrange to complete your preparation. 

Spanish-speaking parents, please contact Sister Imelda Quechol (706-676-3411) to prepare for the Baptism of your child.

Padres hispanos, comuníquense con la hermana Imelda Quechol (706-676-3411) para prepararse para el bautismo de su hijo.

Schedule for the Sacrament of Baptism in English/Latin

Saturdays at 10:30 am by appointment

Schedule for the Sacrament of Baptism in Spanish/Latin

17 de abril, 2021 10:00 am
15 de mayo, 2021 10:00 am
19 de junio, 2021 10:00 am
21 de agosto, 2021 10:00 am
18 de septiembre, 2021 10:00 am
16 de octubre, 2021 10:00 am
20 de noviembre, 2021 10:00 am
19 de diciembre, 2021 2:45 pm

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