Baptism Preparation

You want to have your child baptized? This is a wonderful gift for your child, salvation in Jesus Christ and membership in His Church. This is also an important decision on your part, because as the parents, you are the first teachers of your child in the practice of the faith. This is why before you make the final decision, you yourselves will need to be active in your Christian faith and participating members of this Catholic community. We must teach what we believe and practice what we teach.

The requirements for baptism here at St. Francis are the following: participation in a pre-Baptism class. The classes are offered the first Thursday of each month in the lower Chapel at 7pm.  We recommend that if possible you attend the class before the birth. No pre-registration is required for the class. 

All baptisms are done during the celebration of the Sunday 12:15 Mass only. Since baptism is a celebration of new Christian life in the Body of Christ and the whole community is expected to support the child, no "private" baptisms are allowed. They simply do not make sense.

If you feel that you are ready to share your faith in word and action with your child, then call Fr. Bosco to register and begin the preparation for your child's baptism. He may be reached through the parish office at 734-769-2550.

Additional information:

• Baptism Prayer Service
• Baptism Theology Class
• Fr. John's Baptism Class Presentation
• Sunday Mass Baptism Ceremony
• Godparents