Baptism

Baptism:

A Sacrament of Initiation

"Baptism is the gift not only of a new life, but of becoming, in Jesus, beloved children of God forever.

Let us make a commitment to seek and remember the date of our Baptism; and today let us thank the Lord because since then He is not only with us, but in us. Let us also thank Him for the parents who brought us to the font, for those who administered the Sacrament to us, for the godfather and godmother, for the community in which we received Him."

-  Pope Francis

Infant & Youth Baptism

The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated in the church monthly, in English on the first Saturday and in Spanish on the second Saturday.


Baptismal preparation classes are offered for parents of children to be baptized and for their godparents. The classes occur one Saturday a month and preregistration is required.


Parents and prospective godparents are required to attend a class unless they have attended a class in the last 3 years.


Expecting parents should contact the parish office, at 541-342-1139, as early as possible.

General Requirements for the Baptism of Children

  • Parents should be registered parishioners.
  • Birth certificate required.
  • Registration for and attendance of Baptismal preparation classes.
  • Godparents should be practicing Catholics in good standing with the Church. Please provide the following:
  • Proof of Confirmation (certificate preferred).
  • If married, Catholic marriage certificate. (Cannot be married civilly only.)
  • If from a parish other than St. Mary, letter of good standing and suitability from that Parish.


General Requirements for Adults

Adults interested in receiving the Sacrament of Baptism should go through the OCIA process.

For more information, please contact Marybeth Schombert

"Baptism is the gift not only of a new life, but of becoming, in Jesus, beloved children of God forever.

Let us make a commitment to seek and remember the date of our Baptism; and today let us thank the Lord because since then He is not only with us, but in us. Let us also thank Him for the parents who brought us to the font, for those who administered the Sacrament to us, for the godfather and godmother, for the community in which we received Him."