Baptism

St. Victoria embraces the opportunity to share our Baptismal call with all.  We celebrate the sacrament of Baptism for infants one weekend a month.  On these weekends, Baptisms are held during all Masses and also after the 5:00 p.m. and 10:45 a.m. Masses.  Special arrangements can be made for children of school age or adults who wish to be Baptized.  St. Victoria does not Baptize during Lent, however, exceptions are made in case of emergencies.

Baptism preparation classes, or “Jordan Nights” are offered four times a year.  It is required that parents attend this night before scheduling their Baptism date and they are encouraged to attend prior to their child’s birth.  Both parents are encouraged to attend Jordan Night and pre-registration for the class is required.  It is also required that at least one parent be a registered member of the parish.   (Parents are exempt from class attendance if they have attended a Baptism class at St. Victoria in the last five years.)   Godparents are also encouraged to attend Jordan Night.

Baptism Weekends
Under normal circumstances, Baptisms are not performed during Lent unless there are extraordinary circumstances. In 2019, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 6.
2018
January 6 and 7
February 10 and 11
April 1 (Easter Sunday)
May 12 and 13
June 9 and 10
July 7 and 8
August 11 and 12
September 8 and 9
October 6 and 7
November 10 and 11
December 8 and 9

Jordan Nights (Baptism Class)
Classes are held at 6:00 p.m. in Clare’s Well
2018
January 11
April 12
July 12
September 27
December 6

To schedule a Baptism, please complete the Baptism Intake Form and Emily Klinker, our Faith Formation Director, will contact you.  For other questions, please contact Emily in the parish office at (952) 443-2661 x218, or Email Emily