The sacrament of baptism makes one a member of the Body of Christ and incorporates them into the Church, forever sharing in its mission. Those baptized are purified from sin and are reborn by water and the Holy Spirit. The Catholic Church baptizes people of all ages. 

To learn more about this beautiful sacrament, we invite you to take some time to watch the 'Reborn' series from FORMED!

For parents seeking for their child to be baptized, the Church offers formation and catechesis in preparation for the baptism of their child through both weekly Mass attendance as well as a pre-baptismal class. Those wishing to have their child baptized are encouraged to attend class prior to the birth of their child, and both parents are highly encouraged to attend! The course covers the theology of baptism, the explanation of the rite, and the role of both parents and godparents. To register for a baptism class, parents are invited to contact their respective parishes:

Baptisms at St. Joseph: Kelsey Kaiser, 563-872-3234

Baptisms at Sts. Peter and Paul: Deacon Robert Wood, 563-872-3875
 

Guidelines for Baptism in the Roman Catholic Church

Godparent Form

Pre-Baptism Form