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

Infant Baptism at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Are you a registered member of the parish?  If yes, continue!  If not, please contact the parish office directly for further assistance at office@seasp.org or visit our New Member Page to register with our parish.

We encourage families to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism during Mass on available Saturdays and Sundays.  However, arrangements can be made for baptisms outside of Mass.    

Baptismal Preparation

For families with new arrivals, we offer in-person classes for baptism preparation every other month on the following Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. (Join us for Mass before or after the class!):   

June 8, 2025

• If this is your first baby, please register for a class using the link below. 
• If you have been to a baptismal class with another child within the last 5 years at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton you do not need to attend another session. 
   

• After completing the class, please call Kathy Lester at 319-393-3778 in the parish office to schedule the Sacrament of Baptism for your baby.
• If you have any questions related to baptism preparation, please contact Steve Serrot, Coordinator of Family Ministry.   

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