Scheduling a Baptism

Baptisms at Our Lady of Perpetual Help are celebrated at 1:30 every Sunday of the year. To check availability or confirm a date for baptism, or to sign up for a baptism preparation class, contact Laura Kearney.

Baptism

Adult Baptism

We welcome people of all ages into our community. The process for welcoming adults into the Roman Catholic faith is known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).

Infant Baptism

The Rite of Baptism for Children includes these words: "The Christian community welcomes you with great joy." It is with great joy that Our Lady of Perpetual Help assists parents with preparation for the baptism of their baby. For an overview, read Baptism FAQ.

Your Child's Baptism

Baptisms at OLPH are celebrated at 1:30 every Sunday of the year. The schedule may vary, so please call to confirm a desired date.

Families who want to have their child baptized by a priest or deacon who is not part of the OLPH staff will be accommodated. Baptisms with a visiting priest or deacon are scheduled depending on church availability.

You must confirm the date of the baptism with the Parish before making further plans. Baptism dates do fill up quickly.

Baptism Preparation

If this is your first time bringing a child forward for baptism, it is a requirement of the Archdiocese of Chicago that both parents participate in one baptism preparation session. At OLPH, the preparation sessions are usually held on the second Thursday of each month. If you have already had a child baptized at OLPH, you need not attend the preparation session again unless you would like to.

OLPH Baptism Ministry

Here at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, a small group of parish couples prepare first-time parents for the baptism of their child. The parishioners involved in this ministry have the opportunity to share the importance of continuing spiritual education, and to introduce parents to our caring, faith-filled parish.

To join the Baptism Ministry, please call
Laura B. 847.729.6528