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The Symbols of Baptism
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Resources
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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.
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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!
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
Due to COVID-19 We are currently offering a "virtual option" for families to do baptism preparation.
*Baptisms outside of Mass are allowed at this time with no more than 10 people.
Please contact Trish Lokmer, tlokmer@seasp.org for more information!
.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.
For specific questions about the class please contact Trish Lokmer., 319-393-3778.
To register for a baptism contact Kathy Lester in the parish office 319-393-3778 or klester@seasp.org
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.