Baptism

Baptism Preparation Companion

Baptism preparation helps families and candidates receive the sacrament as new life in Christ and entrance into the Church.

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Local preparation

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Best for

Parents
Godparents
Adults beginning parish preparation

Parish checklist

Contact the parish office
Attend required preparation
Confirm godparent or sponsor expectations
Ask about documents and scheduling

Prayer practice

Pray weekly for the person to be baptized and for the household to live the promises with joy.

Preparation path

Contact the ParishBegin with the parish that will celebrate the Baptism.First stepPray the PromisesReflect on the promises made in Baptism and the household's Catholic life.During preparationPrepare the DayConfirm parish details and plan a reverent celebration.Before the celebration

Role-based checklist

Confirm parish requirementsAsk your parish what classes, forms, documents, and scheduling steps are needed.parent / parishPray for the childSet a simple weekly family prayer for the child to be baptized.parent / prayerSpeak with the parentsAsk how you can support the child's Catholic life after Baptism.godparent / conversationKeep the day reverentPlan the celebration so prayer, Mass, and family welcome remain central.family / formation

Reflection prompts

How will this household help the baptized person know Christ and his Church?For parents and familyWhat concrete prayer or presence can I offer as godparent?For godparents

Prayers

Prayer for Baptism Preparation

Lord Jesus, prepare this household to welcome the grace of Baptism with faith, gratitude, and lasting love.

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Continue with nearby sacramental formation when it helps your parish conversation.

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Preparation supports

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A reverent companion for couples preparing for Matrimony through parish formation, prayer, and conversation.

Preparation supports

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Sponsor/Godparent

Godparents

Sponsor and Godparent Companion

A companion for preparing to serve as a sponsor or godparent with prayer, presence, and responsibility.

Preparation supports

Baptism godparents, Confirmation sponsors

Open companion