Baptism at Our Lady of the Holy Family Parish

“In Baptism every Christian personally meets Him; he is inserted into the mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection and receives a new life, which is the life of God. What a great gift and what a great responsibility.” -Saint John Paul II during his homily on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord 2003.

The decision to baptize your child is a great gift and a great responsibility. The time of preparation and the celebration of the sacrament invite the parents, godparents, and other loved ones to enter more deeply into an understanding of God's love and presence in our lives. As parents and godparents, you are making the commitment to nurture a life of faith for your child. The Catholic faith is the greatest gift you can give to your son or daughter. 

Baptisms are held every Saturday of the month at 11:00 AM.  
1st, 3rd & 4th Saturday of the month in English
2nd Saturday of the month in Spanish 

​One baptism preparation class is required for parents and Godparents.

Baptism preparation classes are held the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at the 9am mass in English and the 
2nd Sunday of the Month at the Spanish mass  @11am You attend mass and then attend the class.
Next Baptism class is scheduled:
 
July 11, 2021 @ 9:00am in English
July 11, 2021  @ 11:00am in Spanish
July 25, 2021 @9:00am in English

To sign up for a class please call or email the rectory.
In order to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism for a child, the following is required:
REGISTRATION
1. Only the parents of a child are able to register a child for baptism.
2. Family must present a copy of the child’s Birth Certificate (The proper names and spelling of the child will appear on the Baptismal Certificate as it does on the Birth Certificate).
3. Children under the age of 7 are to be Baptized in this form (If the child is over 7 years of age, he/she must be enrolled for Religious Education class).
4. Fill out the registration form with the most current information on the family.
5. Choose a date for the baptism.
GODPARENTS

• Please have the names of the godparents available upon registration..
• Only Roman Catholics are formally allowed to become godparents. Godparents must be above the age of 18

Please register below. You will receive more information from the parish within a week. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office at (312) 243-7400 or send an email to OLHFParish@archchicago.org.
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La decisión de bautizar a su hijo es un gran regalo y una gran responsabilidad. El tiempo de preparación y la celebración del sacramento invitan a los padres, padrinos y otros seres queridos a entrar más profundamente en la comprensión del amor y la presencia de Dios en nuestras vidas. Como padres y padrinos, están haciendo el compromiso de nutrir una vida de fe para su hijo. La fe católica es el mejor regalo que pueden hacer a su hijo o hija. 

Los bautismos se celebran todos los sábados.
El primer, tercero y cuarto Sabado del mes en ingles
El seguno Sabado del mes en espanol. 

Se requiere una clase de preparación para el bautismo para los papas y los padrinos.
Las clases de preparación para el bautismo se celebran el 2º y 4º Domingo del mes a las 9am en la misa de inglés y el 2do Domingo del mes en español despues de la misa de las 11am. Atendera la misa y luego la clase.
La próxima clase de bautismo está programada:

Julio 11, 2021 a las 9:00am en Ingles
Julio 11, 2021 a las 11:00am en Español
Julio 25, 2021 a las 9:00am en Ingles
 Para registrase para una clase por favor llame o mande un correo electronico ala rectoria.

​REGISTRO
1. Sólo los padres de un niño pueden inscribirlo para el bautismo.
2. La familia debe presentar una copia de la Partida de Nacimiento del niño (Los nombres propios y la ortografía del niño aparecerán en la Partida de Bautismo como en la Partida de Nacimiento).
3. Los niños menores de 7 años deben ser bautizados en esta forma (Si el niño es mayor de 7 años, debe estar inscrito en la clase de Educación Religiosa).
4. Rellenar el formulario de inscripción con los datos más actuales de la familia.
5. Elija una fecha para el bautismo.
PADRINOS
Por favor, tenga los nombres de los padrinos disponibles en el momento de la inscripción.
Sólo los católicos romanos pueden ser formalmente padrinos. Los padrinos deben ser mayores de 18 años
Por favor, regístrese a continuación. Recibirá más información de la parroquia dentro de una semana. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en llamar a la oficina al (312) 243-7400 o enviar un correo electrónico a OLHFParish@archchicago.org.


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WHAT ABOUT SINGLE PARENTS OR PARENTS WHO WEREN’T MARRIED IN THE CHURCH?​

Our Lady of the Holy Family welcomes every parent to bring your child forward for baptism, no matter what your circumstances may be. Parents who were not married in the Roman Catholic Church might consider the possibility of having your marriage convalidated in the church; parish staff will gladly assist you in that process. It is not necessary for baptizing your child.

Can I choose more than 2 godparents?

​If you choose more than two godparents, one or two will have their names entered into the book as "official" godparents, and the others can be "honorary" godparents. You do not have to tell them which is which. All the godparents' personal relationship to the child and to you as a family is the same whether their names are recorded in the book or not. 

Can i have 2 Godparents of the same sex?​

If you choose two godparents of the same sex, one can be the "official" godparent for the record book, and the other can be the "honorary" one. (Just as above, you do not have to tell anyone which is which except us.)

WHAT SHOULD THE BABY WEAR FOR THE BAPTISM?

​A white garment is an ancient sign of the newly baptized Christian's new life in Christ. Your child's baptismal garment need not be a traditional baptismal or christening gown; it can be any clothing that is mainly white. 

WHAT AGE ARE CHILDREN USUALLY BAPTIZED?​

​There is no age limit, but at Our Lady of the Holy Family Parish, infants are generally baptized between three and one year old. We also welcome children age seven or older to baptism. If your child is seven years or older, we welcome you and your child to baptism as well; we offer baptismal preparation designed to meet the needs of older children and their parents. Please contact Theodore McManigal, Director of Lifelong Formation & Education, if you would like to have your child over age seven baptized.