Infant Baptism  
       ​(Infant to 6 years of age)
Baptism for children who are in grades 1-6 please click here 
Baptism for children who are in grades 7 to 12 please click here
Baptism is the first initiation sacrament which has the Risen Christ as its source, and it is the offer of salvation for all people. The child is baptized in the 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.

The process at Ascension Catholic Parish requires the following:
Forms and Certificates
  • Baptism Registration Form - available in office 
  • Parish Registration Form - available on website 
  • Copy of child's birth certificate
  • Copy of parent(s) Baptismal certificate
  • Copy of Godparents Baptismal certificate
Baptism Preparation Class 
  • Mandatory attendance for both parents
  • Classes are on the first Saturday of each month at 10:00am
  • ​Classes are held in the Church Hall, use West Entrance
  • Only need to attend one class
  • Godparents are welcomed to attend the Preparation Class
Godparents
  • Godparents must be 16 or older, one male and one female, and one Godparent must be a Confirmed Catholic.
  • Godparents not baptized in the Catholic Faith will be referred to as a Christian Witness 
  • Godparents not baptized in the Catholic Faith will need to submit a copy of their Baptism Certificates
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 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 baptism@ascensionparish.ca