Baptism For Children Ascension offers three Baptism Programs Infant Baptism - newborn to age 6 School Age Baptism - grades 1-6 Sacraments for Teens - grades 7-12
Baptism for Infants please read the information below Baptism for School Age Children who are in grades 1-6 please click here
Welcome to Baptism at Ascension Catholic Parish. Baptism is the first Initiation Sacrament. The child is baptized in the Catholic faith of his/her parents, of his/her Godparents and of the Church. The following guidelines are presented to help you embark upon this journey of faith with Christ and His Church.
In preparation for the Baptism, Ascension Parish requires the following paper work,
Families can choose one or two Godparents, one male and one female. One has to be a practicing Catholic and the second can be of a Christian Faith. Please note that we require Baptism Certificates for both Godparents.
Non-Catholic Parents, Permission to Baptize Form - emailed upon receiving the registration
Non-Catholic Parents Commitment of Faith Form - emailed upon receiving the registration
Baptism Preparation Class
Mandatory attendance for parents
Classes are on the following dates:
March 2nd, 2024
April 6th, 2024
May 4th, 2024
June 1st, 2024
July No Class
August 3rd, 2024
Classes are held in the Church and begin with participation in the 9:00am Mass and then flow in to the class. Classes are finished in the morning.
Only need to attend one class
Godparents are welcomed to attend the Preparation Class
Sacrament of Baptism Ascension Catholic Parish offers Baptism's on Saturday's at 10:00am and Sunday's at 2:00pm. The Sacrament Coordinator will set up the Baptism date with you once the paperwork and Baptism Class has been completed.
Our Catholic Community welcomes you and we are here to support you and your family as you embark upon this journey of faith with Christ and His Church through Baptism. If you have any questions please contact the office at 403.275.2240 ext.6 or sacraments@ascensionparish.ca