Infant Baptism

Catholic parents wishing to have a child baptized are required to attend baptismal preparation sessions prior to their celebration of the sacrament. Non-Catholic parents are encouraged to participate in these sessions with their Catholic spouse. Baptisms are scheduled monthly, either at a Sunday parish Mass (second Sunday of the month) or outside of Mass on Sunday afternoon (third Sunday of the month) . The schedule for Baptisms and for the preparation sessions are announced periodically in the bulletin.  For more information contact the parish office at 515-233-3092.

Youth Baptism

Children and youth over the age of seven prepare to celebrate the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Eucharist in a process called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults with Adaptations for Children.  See Faith Formation – Adults – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Adult Baptism

Adults seeking to join the Catholic Church prepare to celebrate the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Eucharist in a process called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).  See Faith Formation – Adults – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)