Baptism
Congratulations on the planned baptism of your child! Holy Name Cathedral is pleased to be the Church in which this first Sacrament will be celebrated. After reading the details below, please complete the Baptism Registration Form.
Baptisms will be held in the Cathedral at 2:00pm on the following Sundays in 2013:
| January 6 | July 28 |
| February 3 | August 11 |
| March 3 | August 25 |
| March 17 | September 8 |
| April 21 | September 15 |
| April 28 | October 6 |
| October 20 | |
| May 26 | November 10 |
| June 9 | November 17 |
| June 23 | December 8 |
| July 14 | December 22 |
Preparation Class
If this is your first child, we require that you take a Preparation Class prior to the Baptism. Classes can be taken before or after the birth of your child. Babies are welcome at the class. The course is strongly recommended for any godparent who has not previously taken it.
*Please note: You MUST register in advance in order to attend a baptismal class due to limited space. THAT MEANS NO WALK-INS.
Classes will be held in the rectory (730 N. Wabash) on the following dates in 2013.
Preparation Classes for 2013
Saturday Classes Friday Classes
1:00-3:00pm 7:30-9:30pm
| January 5 | January 18 |
| February 2 | February 15 |
| March 2 | March 15 |
| April 6 | April 19 (no spaces left) |
| May 4 (no spaces available) |
May 17 (no spaces available) |
| June 1 (no spaces available) |
June 21 |
*Beginning on July 6, 2013 we will be offering 3 options for baptismal preparation classes.
Friday classes will be held from 7:30-8:30pm
We have added two classes on Saturday for your convenience 1:00-2:00pm or 2:30-3:30pm (you only need to attend one class).
*When filling out the baptismal registration form, please put the time you prefer if you are attending a Saturday Baptismal Preparation Class.
Saturday Classes Friday Classes
2 options offered 7:30-8:30pm
1:00-2:00pm (Class 1)
2:30-3:30pm (Class 2)
| July 6 | July 19 |
| August 3 | August 16 |
| September 7 | September 20 |
| October 5 | October 18 |
| November 2 | November 15 |
| December 7 | December 20 |
Godparents
The Church requirements for Roman Catholic Godparents are:
A child must have one practicing Roman Catholic godparent in good standing with the Church. This Catholic godparent usually must be at least 16 years old and be mature enough to understand, accept and carry out the duties of a godparent.
- A godparent must have received the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.
- A godparent must be living an exemplary life consistent with faith and morals as taught by the Roman Catholic Church.
- A godparent must be actively practicing the faith.
- A non-Catholic, baptized Christian may be chosen as a Christian Witness, as long as one godparent is Catholic.
Guests
Each family is allowed to have as many guests as they would like. You will be asked to give the number of guests you expect so that we can reserve that number of seats together.
Donation
It is appropriate to make a donation to Holy Name Cathedral at the time of the Baptism. There is no set amount.
Parking
Parking is provided during the ceremony at the Cathedral Parking lot on the corner of State and Superior. The entrance to the lot is on Superior.