The Sacrament of Baptism

For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God.

Welcome to St. Francis of Assisi Baptismal Preparation Page

If you are interested in learning more about the Baptismal process here at St. Francis of Assisi, we welcome you.  Please choose from the following:

Baptism of Adults and School Age Children

Baptism of Adults and School Age Children are conducted as part of the Catholic Rite of Christian Initiation process. The Sacraments of Initiation are Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. The RCIA program includes a total formation that respects each individual’s experience of conversion. It offers a gentle process that includes sharing faith together, as well as experiencing faith in the larger church community and Archdiocese. This gradual formation also honors those who have been baptized and now want to complete their sacramental journey. Please consult the RCIA page for further details.

Baptism of Infants and Toddlers
Parents seeking Baptism of their child at St. Francis of Assisi must call the Parish Office prior to attending pre-baptism classes and planning a Baptism date. 

Scheduled dates for Pre-Baptism Classes and the Sacrament of Baptism

Class: Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Rehearsal/Anointing: Saturday January 17 9:30 AM Church
Baptisms: Saturday, January 17th at the 5:00 PM Mass and Sunday, January 18th at the 10:00 AM Mass. 

Additional information

For more information on how to get started or to register for a class, please contact Elizabeth Hanks in the Parish Office at (206) 242­-4575 or email: