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Baptismal Preparation
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Congratulations on the birth of your child!
Follow these steps to set your child’s baptismal date. -
Step 1 - Call Us
Contact either Deacon Paul Dolan or Fr. John Haugen at the Emmaus Pastorate office to make an appointment to register the baptism (which begins the preparation process) and to set the baptismal date.
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Step 2 - Register in the ParishIf you are not a registered parishioner in our Pastorate, please complete a parish registration form prior to the baptism.
If you are a member of another parish, please request a letter from your pastor giving written permission allowing your child to be baptized in the Emmaus Pastorate. -
Step 3 - Attend a Baptism Class
Prior to each Baptism, parents are required to attend one of four Baptism classes offered throughout the year within the Emmaus Pastorate.
Upcoming Baptism classes include:- Wednesday, November 16 @ 6:00pm @ St. Mary Parish Apartment - Strawberry Point
- Wednesday, March 22, 2023 @ 6:00pm @ St. Mary Parish Apartment - Strawberry Point
- Wednesday, May 31, 2023 @ 6:00pm @ St. Joseph Parish Center - Elkader
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Please Take Note
On the date of the baptism, please arrive at church at least 15 minutes prior to Mass. - Invite your guests to sit in the reserved seating, leaving the first pew open for parents and sponsors.
- The child’s family and sponsors will be a part of the Entrance Procession at the start of Mass.
- Please inform your family members that flash photography is not allowed during baptisms.