The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated twice a month at St. Monica and St. Rosalie Parish: the first and third Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m. (some exceptions due to Holy Days and liturgical celebrations). Please call the Parish Office at 773-763-1661 to register for the Baptismal Preparation program and to set a date for the Baptism. More information can be found below.
Baptismal Preparation Classes Baptismal Preparation class instructs parents and godparents about the importance of the Sacrament of Baptism and their roles as parents and godparents. Godparents and parents are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation class. Please call the Parish Office at 773-763-1661 to schedule a Baptismal Preparation class and Baptismal ceremony. Parents Parents must be active and registered parishioners for at least 6 Months. If the parents are registered at a church other than St. Monica or St. Rosalie, a letter of permission is needed from the Pastor of that church. The Parish Office must view the County issued Birth Certificate. A copy will be made at the Parish Office. A Baptismal Preparation Class must be completed before the Baptism. Godparents Godparents must be Confirmed practicing Catholics 16 years of age or older. They cannot be the parent of the child being baptized. At least one Godparent must be a practicing Catholic. However, the second Godparent can be a practicing Christian known as a Christian Witness. Godparents must be one male and one female. Godparents cannot be the same sex (2 females or 2 males). There must be at least one Godparent. A letter of eligibility is needed from the Parish where the Godparents are registered. |
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