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Adult Baptism

Adults and children who are not infants (i.e. seven years old and up) typically go through the process of RCIA to prepare to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. For information abour RCIA contact Trish Lokmer, tlokmer@seasp.org.

Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." (Mt 28:19-20)

Baptism is the first sacrament of initiation, therefore the gateway to all the other sacraments. What are the benefits? Sanctifying grace, faith, hope, love, becoming a child of God, and therefore heir to the kingdom, bearing his permanent mark that says we belong to him, being washed clean of original sin, receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit, participating in Jesus' mission as priest, prophet and king, born again as a new creation…receive these and other realities as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit take up residence in your soul!

Infant Baptism at St. Elizabeth
Congratulations on the birth of your child! We are so excited that you have chosen to have your child baptized in our parish community. Baptism is the first step in the journey as a Catholic Christian.

Our baptismal preparation gatherings are offered on the 1st Sunday of every other month, 9:45am-10:45am.

If you have never been part of a session at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton or this is your first baby, please register for a session prior to baptism of your child. If you have been to a session within the last 5 years at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton you do not need to attend another session.

After attending a preparation session please call Kathy Lester: 319-393-3778 in the parish office to schedule the actual baptism for your baby. Baptisms are done throughout the year at either 5pm, 8:30am or 11:00am weekend Masses. There are no baptisms done during the Lenten season.

For specific questions about the class please contact Trish Lokmer., 393-3778.

Upcoming Session Dates 2019-20:
*The sessions are held the 1st Sunday of the month, every other month from 9:45am-10:45am in the parish office conference room.

Sunday, December 1, 2019
Sunday, February 2, 2020
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Sunday, June 7, 2020
*There are no baptisms celebrated during the Lenten season.

To register for a baptism class call Kathy in the parish office 393-3778.

We will have up to 2 families at one Mass time for baptisms. Most Mass times are available unless there is something special going on (Confirmation, etc). If there is a deacon presiding, they will be doing the baptism for the family.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Hiawatha, Ia

Baptism

The Symbols of Baptism

Resources

Adult Baptism

Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." (Mt 28:19-20)

Infant Baptism at St. Elizabeth
Congratulations on the birth of your child! We are so excited that you have chosen to have your child baptized in our parish community. Baptism is the first step in the journey as a Catholic Christian.

Baptism

Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." (Mt 28:19-20)

Infant Baptism at St. Elizabeth Congratulations on the birth of your child! We are so excited that you have chosen to have your child baptized in our parish community. Baptism is the first step in the journey as a Catholic Christian.

Infant Baptism at St. Elizabeth
Congratulations on the birth of your child! We are so excited that you have chosen to have your child baptized in our parish community. Baptism is the first step in the journey as a Catholic Christian.