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
"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
By Baptizing your child in the Catholic faith, you commit to raise him/her according to the teachings of the Catholic Church stablished by Jesus Christ.
Child Baptisms
The following are the requirements:
Forms and Certificates (submitted at least a week prior to the scheduled Baptism)
Baptism Preparation Class
Godparents
Suggested fee
Forms
Forms and Certificates (submitted at least a week prior to the scheduled Baptism)
- Parish Registration Form (available here below under "Forms")
- Baptism Registration Form (available here below under "Forms")
- 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. Barnabas.
Godparents
- Godparent(s) must be baptized in the Catholic Church and be 16 years old or older.
- Godparent(s) must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Catholic faith. (Someone who has not received the Sacrament of Confirmation 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. Someone living in common-law or civil marriage cannot be a godparent yet.*
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.
Forms
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Meetings
Every Saturday at 9:30 am at the Rectory. Our new class starts Sep. 12 2026 - no commitment required just come and see!
If you are interested in becoming Catholic, please contact the parish office or Fr. Barnabas at 403 455 0196
Every Saturday at 9:30 am at the Rectory. Our new class starts Sep. 12 2026 - no commitment required just come and see!
If you are interested in becoming Catholic, please contact the parish office or Fr. Barnabas at 403 455 0196