Baptism

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 on the first and third Saturday of the month at 11:00 AM. All parents are required to attend a Baptism preparation class, which right now is being reconfigured to meet everyone's needs during these times.
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.

Candidate's information

* Indicates required field

Name *

First

Last

Date of Baptism Request *

City of Birth *

Parents' information

Mother's Name *

First

Last

Mother's Maiden Name *

Mother's Email *

Father's Name *

First

Last

Phone Number *

Date of Birth *

Address *

Line 1

Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Father's Email *

Godparents' information

One Godparent must be a practicing Catholic. If the other is a non-Catholic, but Christian, that person is called a witness.

Godparent's Name *

First

Last

Religion *

Godparent's Name *

First

Last

Religion *

Were all sacramental requirements completed by the Godfather? *

Were all sacramental requirements completed by the Godmother? *

Any other information or questions for us?

Comment *

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Contact us

Our Lady of the Holy Family Parish
1335 W Harrison
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 243-7400
Email: OLHFParish@archchicago.org

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The Archdiocese of Chicago serves around 2.2 million Catholics in Cook and Lake Counties in Northeastern Illinois, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese is divided into six vicariates and 31 deaneries. This local church is pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, assisted by six Episcopal Vicars, each responsible for a vicariate (region).