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BAPTISM

Indeed Baptism is "the Sacrament of faith" in a particular way.

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
Matthew 28:19
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Child Baptisms
The following are the requirements:
Forms and Certificates (submitted at least a week prior to the scheduled Baptism)
  • Parish Registration Form (available at the bottom of this page)
  • Baptism Registration Form  (available at the bottom of this page)
  • Copy of child's birth certificate with parents' names
  • Copy of one parent Baptismal certificate
  • Copy of Godparent(s) Confirmation certificate

Baptism Preparation Class
  • Take the REBORN Program online from Formed.org
  • Once you have completed the Reborn preparation program, please call the parish office 403 455 0196 to make an appointment to meet with Fr. James. 

Godparents
  • At least one Godparent and must be chosen by the parents
  • Must be 16 years old or older.
  • Godparent(s) must be baptized in the Catholic Church. (Someone who is not baptized cannot be a Godparent)
  • Godparent(s) must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Catholic faith.
  • When selecting two Godparents one must be male and one female. (Officially 2 godparents by canon law on certificate)
  • Must be a practicing catholic in good standing who will guide your child in his/her faith journey.

Suggested fee
  • $20 suggested offering (if this is out of your possibilities please let Father James know to make an exception) Payment can be done by phone with credit card or cash deposited in the rectory mailbox or at Sunday Mass donation basket in a sealed envelope marked as “parish office - baptism fee” and include the name of the child to be baptized.
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Forms
  •  Parish Registration Form
  • ​Baptism Registration Form

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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
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Meetings
Every Saturday at 9:30 am at the Rectory.

If you are interested in becoming Catholic, Contact Father James at 403 455 0196 

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Office Hours

Mon - Thu:  9:00am - 4:30pm
316 Windermere Drive,
Chestermere, AB T1X 0B9
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Telephone

+1 (403) 455 0196

Email

[email protected]

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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Bulletin
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation & First Holy Communion
    • Confirmation
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Holy Order
    • Matrimony
  • Parish Building Info
  • Get Involved
    • Angels On High (AOH)
  • Donate Now
  • Resources
    • Youth Resources
    • Marriage Annulment info
    • Adoration resources