Baptism​

Baptism is the first Sacrament of Initiation into the Catholic Faith. The sacrament was instituted when Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan by John the Baptist. With Baptism, Catholics begin their life long journey of growing closer to God who is all good and all loving.  The following are paths to the reception of Baptism for you or your child.
  • Newborn to 7 yr Old Child
  • 7 - 17 Yr. Old
  • Adult Baptism
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For Parents 
  • Submit a Baptism Registration Form and Birth Certificate- Baptism Registration forms can be picked up at the rectory or printed from our website.  Forms can be mailed in, emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at the rectory during normal business hours.
  • Attend a Baptismal Prep Session – check with the rectory or website for available session dates. Generally prep sessions are held in English once a month on the first Tuesday at 6:00 pm at St. Dismas Church and in Spanish once a month on the second Tuesday at 6:00 pm at St. Anastasia Church.
  • Stipend of $75 due at the time the registration form is submitted.
  • Baptism dates are pre-scheduled throughout the year, generally once a month on the 1st Saturday at 12:00 pm in English and 2nd Saturday at 12:00 pm in Spanish. 

Baptism dates are confirmed after the Baptismal Prep Session has been attended and all other requirements are met.
  • Parishioners actively participating in Sunday Mass.
  • If you are currently not a member at any parish, we invite you to come and attend Mass at either St. Dismas or St. Anastasia Church and become a member.  Registration forms are available by clicking here, at the church lobby, and at the parish office.

Godparents (GP) Eligibility and Requirements
  • Godparents are welcome to take the Baptismal Prep Session at LFP or at their own parish.  Class confirmation/certificate from another parish is acceptable up to a year from the date taken and must indicate their Parish confirms their eligibility to be godparents.  If class is taken at LFP, please provide a copy of GP’s confirmation certificate.
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Have received the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation.
  • Permission from their parish to baptize at LFP , if not a parishioner of LFP.
  • Be a member of a Catholic Parish “in good standing” (attending Mass weekly).
  • Godparents, if they are a couple, must be married in the Catholic Church.
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“And Jesus said, let the children come to me.” Matthew 19:14. If you are interested in bringing your child to the Waters of Baptism, we want to begin by congratulating you on making this important decision in conjunction with your child. Your desire to share our faith with your family is a great gift to your family and to our community.  From the perspective of the Catholic Church, the age of reason is seven years old, and therefore your child’s active participation in preparation to receive the sacrament is required. The path to this preparation will be guided by you, Fr. Xamie Reyes, and our coordinator of Religious Education, Mrs. Mar Requena by participating in the Faith Formation Program, also known as CCD.  

Registration starts in May - Please stay tuned.  Click here for more details.  
The Baptism of adults normally take place in the context of the RCIA program, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The program traditionally takes place over a period of months starting in September and ending with the Easter Vigil. It is our goal to make this program as beneficial and helpful to the participants as possible. We do have mutually agreed upon requirements that are discussed at an initial meeting, but our goal is to bring people to the Waters of Baptism and so we are committed to walking this journey with you. 
Registrations will start in May, 2024.  Please stay tuned for updates by clicking here.