Baptism

Special information regarding infant baptisms (ages 0-6) during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic:

We are currently scheduling individual Baptisms on the Ramada. We hope to have permission to move baptisms into the church building in the near future.

If you wish to schedule a baptism:

• Please fill out the online Baptism Registration Form (link below), or download, print, and return a paper form.
• Indicate your preferred day and time. The sacrament of Baptism can be celebrated during the week or on a weekend, depending on availability.
• Parents and Godparents are asked to attend a Baptism Preparation class via ZOOM or in person. You will be contacted to schedule your class time.

Online Baptism Registration Form

   Printable Baptism Registration Form

Baptism for Infants and Children, ages 0-6

Scheduling and Preparation

Baptisms are celebrated twice a month on scheduled Saturdays. Baptism Preparation sessions are held once a month on a scheduled Monday in English, and on two scheduled Fridays in Spanish. Parents and Godparents are required to attend the Baptism Prep Sessions. Please contact Deacon Rick Purpura at 714-637-4360 or email rpurpura@stnorbertchurch.org for information regarding Baptism. For information on Baptism in Spanish, please contact Carmen Estrada at 714-637-4360 x106 or cestrada@stnorbertchurch.org

Godparents

When selecting Godparents for your child, please remember that the godparents provide a witness to faith for the child. Godparents must be baptized and confirmed, practicing Catholics over the age of 16. If married, the godparents must be married according to the precepts of the church. Each child must have at least one Catholic godparent. They may also have a second godparent, or Christian Witness, who is a member of another Christian church who has received valid baptism and is actively practicing Christian faith. A child can have only one male and one female as a godparent/Christian witness.
 

Baptism for Children, ages 7-14
Scheduling and Preparation

Children in this age group who have not yet been baptized must attend a special program entitled Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults as Adapted for Children. It is a longer process that includes classroom instruction for the child and adult instruction for parents and godparents. This is a two-year process that follows the September – May academic year. Children completing the two years will receive Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil of their second year. Please contact the office of Faith Formation for more information at 714-637-4360.
 

Baptism for Teens, ages 14-18

High School age youth who have not been baptized should enroll in the Youth Confirmation Program which will include some supplemental instruction to prepare for full initiation. These young people will receive Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil of their second year in the program. Please contact the Youth Ministry Office at 714-637-4360  x210 or youthministry@stnorbertchurch.org for more information
 

Baptism for Adults
Scheduling and Preparation

Kindly refer to the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) page.