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

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

Baptisms are done during and outside of Mass on available Saturdays & Sundays.    

Baptismal Preparation: 

For families with new arrivals, we offer in-person sessions for baptism preparation every other month on the following
 Sunday mornings from 9:30am - 10:45am (join us for either Sunday Mass):   
October 6, 2024
December 1, 2024
February 2, 2025 

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

• After completing the preparation Zoom session, please call Kathy Lester: at 319-393-3778 in the parish office to schedule the actual baptism for your baby.   

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 about RCIA contact Trish Lokmer.