Baptism

Baptism for Infants and Children, ages 0-6
Baptisms are celebrated twice a month, typically on the second Saturday of the month in Spanish and on the third Saturday of the month in English. When scheduling your child’s Baptism, please verify the date by calling the parish office at (714) 637-4360, as Baptisms are occasionally moved to different dates to accommodate other liturgical celebrations. 

 Parents and godparents are required to attend a Baptism Preparation class on a Tuesday or Thursday evening. Please note that you will be contacted to schedule your class time.

 For questions about baptism, please email Yvette Jaime at yjaime@stnorbertchurch.org.or call Araceli Rodriguez at (714)-637-4360.

If you wish to schedule a baptism:

• Registration:
  • Please fill out the online Baptism Registration Form (link below), or download, print, and return a paper form.
  • In-person registrations during office hours.
• Indicate your preferred month.
• Please note that there is a $50 registration for all baptisms. This covers the cost of materials and maintenance. Checks should be made out to “St. Norbert Church." Online donations can be made on the website (please note the child’s name), or donations can be made in person at the Ministry Center front desk.
• There is a $25 fee, or donation, should the parents/godparents be taking the class only (when the child is baptized at another parish).

Requirements for Godparents 
When selecting Godparents for your child, please remember that they serve as a witness to your child's faith. Godparents must be baptized and confirmed, practicing Roman Catholics over the age of 16. If married, the godparents must be married in accordance with the Church's precepts. Each child must have at least one Roman Catholic godparent. They may also have a second godparent. A child may have only one male and one female as godparents.

Baptism for Children, starting at age 7 (Grades 1-5)
Children in this age group who have not yet been baptized must attend a special program entitled Order of Christian Initiation for Adults as Adapted for Children. This includes registration for our First Communion preparation, along with a process that provides classroom instruction for the child and adult instruction for parents and godparents in the second year, when they will prepare for the rites. This is a minimum of a two-year process that runs from September to May. Children completing the two years will receive Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil of their second year. Please get in touch with Araceli Rodríguez at arodriguez@stnorbertchurch.org for more information.

Baptism for Junior High Youth (Grades 7-8)
Junior High School-age youth who have not been baptized should enroll in the Junior High Edge program, which will include some supplemental instruction to prepare for full initiation. First-year students will attend our Junior High Program on Tuesday evenings. During the second year, they will register for Junior High and participate in the first portion of each class, then move to special instruction for the student and adult instruction for parents and godparents as they prepare for the rites. These young people will receive Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil of their second year in the program. Please get in touch with Patty Reyes at preyes@stnorbertchurch.org for more information.

Baptism for High School Teens (Grades 9-12)
High School-age youth who have not been baptized should enroll in the High School Confirmation Program, which will include supplemental instruction to prepare for full initiation. First-year students will attend our High Confirmation classes on Wednesdays. During their second year, they will register for Confirmation Year 2 and participate in the first portion of each class, then move to special instruction for the teen and adult instruction for parents and godparents. These young people will receive Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil of their second year in the program. Please get in touch with Patty Reyes at preyes@stnorbertchurch.org for more information.

Baptism for Adults
Please take a look at the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) page.