Preparing for Your Child's Baptism

First-time parents are expected to attend a Baptismal preparation class. At this class, parents are given practical guidance in introducing their children into our Catholic faith as well as discussing the lifelong commitments of Christian parenting. You will also learn about the elements of Baptism, as well as the ritual, signs, and symbols of the sacramental celebration. Families that are baptizing a second child (or more) are not required to attend but are invited, especially if there is a length of time between births.   Families baptizing a first baby will receive an email communication or phone call to register for a baptismal preparation session shortly after your Baptism date is confimed.  For more information, or if you'd like to participate in a formation session for a second, etc. baby, please contact the church office at 630-655-5918 or email Jane Walter,  [email protected] 

Choosing Godparents

In considering which individual(s) to ask to serve as your child's godparents, remember that their role is to guide the child in the ways of the faith so that they may reach heaven. At least one of the baptism sponsors must also satisfy the following requirements of Church Law:

• Godparent(s) must be baptized Catholics in good standing and be registered parishioners in a Catholic parish. They must be living a life in harmony with the Church's teachings. And they must provide the office with a sponsor certificate/letter from the parish they are registered in.
• Godparent(s) must be at least 16 years of age.
• Godparent(s) must have received the sacraments of Baptism,  Eucharist, and  Confirmation.

Parents can choose to have a non-Catholic Christian serve as a sponsor along with a Catholic godparent. This individual is recognized by the church as a "Christian Witness."

While parents may opt to have only one godparent, if two godparents or a godparent and Christian witness are chosen, there must be one male and one female.