Baptism
To baptize means to "plunge" or "immerse" into water and be born anew as a child of God.
“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” (CCC 1213)
The Catholic Church baptizes people of all ages – from infants to adults. See below for information on the various programs to accompany individuals who desire Baptism.
Infant Baptism
We are excited that you have chosen St. Hubert to accompany your family as your child is welcomed into the family of God. Below is information to get you started in this journey. Please call the parish office at 952-934-9106 if you have additional questions.
Having our children Baptized invites us as parents to be prepared to be the best of teachers and models of our Catholic faith for our children. We hope your preparation for your child’s baptism will bring you to a deeper level in your Jesus and the Holy Spirit. We also hope that you will continue to grow in your understanding of our Catholic Faith and in your relationship with this community. In particular, active and regular Mass attendance, receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and attending faith ministries at St. Hubert are tangible ways to deepen those relationships.
You must complete a Baptism preparation session before the Baptism date. If you have attended a session within the last five years, then this is not a requirement.
During Baptism preparation session, we will discuss the role you as parents and godparents play in your child’s faith journey, explore the rite of Baptism, and answer questions you may have about Baptism. Godparents are also welcome to participate in the preparation. Many parents complete the session before the birth of their child knowing that time after becomes harder to control.
Sessions are in-person in order to build community and best accompany parents during the preparation. We offer Baptism preparation sessions almost every month during the year.
2024-2025 Baptism Preparation Sessions
Saturday, July 13 – 9:00-11:00 AM
August – Summer Break NO SESSION
Thursday, Sept. 12 – 4:30-6:30 PM
Saturday, Oct. 12 – 9:00-11:00 AM
Thursday, Nov. 14 – 4:30-6:30 PM
Saturday, Dec. 14 – 9:00-11:00 AM
Thursday, Jan. 9 – 4:30-6:30 PM
Saturday, Feb. 8 – 9:00-11:00 AM
Thursday, March 13 – 4:30-6:30 PM
April – Holy Week NO SESSION
Thursday, May 8 – 4:30-6:30 PM
Saturday, June 14 – 9:00-11:00 AM
Please complete this form to register for Baptism. Call the parish office at 952-934-9106 with any questions.
Baptism for Children of School Age
Up until the age of seven, the Church allows parents to decide on the upbringing of their child in the Catholic faith. Therefore, for those under the age of seven, Baptismal preparation is similar to how we prepare families for infant Baptisms. A separate Baptism preparation session for both the parents and the child will be scheduled for families with school age children.
For youth between the ages of 7-17 who are desiring Baptism into the Catholic Church, we have an adapted Order of Christian Initiation process for youth. This is a year-long formation program for youth. Please contact Liz Pham, Director of Faith Formation, at liz.pham@sthubert.org to learn more.
Christian Initiation for Adults
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a journey whereby adults are welcomed into the Catholic Church. Formerly known as RCIA, this formation is devoted to deepening participants’ relationships with Jesus Christ and exploring the Catholic faith in depth. These individuals are received into the Church and celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Communion and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil. Click here to learn more about the OCIA journey at St. Hubert’s.
Other Important Information to Prepare for Baptism
The Sacraments are a gift from God to be shared for the benefit of the individual, the community and the world. Therefore, those wishing to be baptized or have their children baptized here are invited to be registered members of St. Hubert so that you can fully immerse into a faith community. If you are not yet registered as a St. Hubert member, please register here.
Families and individuals wishing to have their child baptized at St. Hubert who are not registered members of St. Hubert must belong to a Catholic parish elsewhere. Non-parishioners are also invited to make a suggested donation to help offset the cost of Baptism preparation course materials and other related expenses.
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