BAPTISM
Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word."
- From the Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1213
Infant Baptism
Preparation for Infants:
Parents wishing to have their infant children (less than 6 years old) baptized at St. Juan Diego are required to attend a Baptism Prep class. These classes are held about 4 times a year and are announced in the bulletin. Godparents must also attend these preparation classes. You do not need to register for the classes.
NEXT CLASS:
TBD in English at the Church.
Sunday, December 20th at 11:30am in Spanish at the Church
BAPTISM REGISTRATION FORM Questions? Contact: 503.880.3337
The Baptism can be scheduled once the parents and godparents have completed the class. Contact Jeny at the office for dates.
Click here for Godparent Requirements
Please be aware, in accord with Canon Law, to be a godparent, the person must be an active, practicing Catholic who has received all their Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Eucharist and Confirmation), be in good standing with the Church and they are living their Christian vocation as a single person or they are validly married in the Catholic Church. A person who is married civilly or outside the Catholic Church is not eligible to be a Godparent.
You can have one or two godparents. Only one female and/or male (no two godparents of the same sex).
If the Parents/Godparents live far away/out of state, they may attend the preparation class at their home parish. If parents and/or godparents have completed the Baptism Preparation Class within the last 3 years, the preparation is still valid, and you do not need to attend the class again. Please submit the letter/certificate of completion to the office along with the Baptism Form.
Order of Christian Initiation Adapted for Children (ages 7-17)
and O.C.I.A (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
For Children/Teens ages 7-17:
For any children/teens needing baptism over the age of 7, they will also prepare for the additional Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation - receiving all 3 Sacraments of Initiation at Easter Vigil (Saturday Vigil Mass the day before Easter Sunday - typically around 8pm) This preparation will be done in the context of their appropriate aged ministries - Faith Formation, Middle School Ministry and/or Confirmation Prep (grades 6-12).
For children grades 2-5 click here
For teens grades 6-12 click here
For Adults ages 18+:
For any adult interested in being baptized in the church can contact the parish office for program details. Adults preparing for Baptism would prepare to receive all 3 Sacraments of Initiation at Easter Vigil (Saturday Vigil Mass the day before Easter Sunday - typically around 8pm).
For anybody who is interested in becoming Catholic, and also for those who are coming back to their Catholic roots, our OCIA classes are beginning in the fall of 2026. If you have not been baptized, or if for whatever reason you never did your first communion, or if you were baptized in some other Christian faith but might be interested in becoming Catholic, then these classes are for you. Please contact Michael or Lisa Ferry for more information on English Classes and rcia.ocia@gmail.com for information on Spanish Classes.
For more information contact the Parish Office cell at 503.880.3337
Learn more about what RCIA is at the USCCB website