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Baptism

- Baptism for infants and children
  
  "Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ and made sharers in her mission..."
  Catechism of the Catholic Church 1213
  Nativity celebrates Baptisms at times arranged between the family and Fr. Eric, generally on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. Please email Fr Eric at [email protected] to schedule your son/daughter's baptism.
  First-time parents must attend a one-time Baptism Preparation Session. Families who have already attended a preparation session need not attend again. To attend a prep session your family must be registered parishioners at Nativity, and we would like to invite you to get involved in the life of the parish. For information on registering as a parishioner, please contact the parish office.
  Upcoming Baptism Prep Sessions are scheduled for:
  Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 1:30 pm
  If you are a registered member of another parish or live outside the boundaries of Nativity parish but would like to have your child baptized at Nativity, permission must be granted by the pastor of your parish. Contact Fr. Eric for more information.
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  Do you plan to have your child baptized at Nativity or at a different parish? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
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- Godparent Expectations & Requirements
  
  Be designated by the one to be baptized, or by the parents, and have the intention of fulfilling this role
  At least one Godparent must be a confirmed practicing Catholic
  Cannot be the father or mother of the one being baptized
  Only one godparent is required for baptism; if there are two godparents, it must be a male and a female (godfather and godmother)

Nativity Catholic Church

Indianapolis, Indiana

Baptism

Baptism for infants and children

Nativity celebrates Baptisms at times arranged between the family and Fr. Eric, generally on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. Please email Fr Eric at [email protected] to schedule your son/daughter's baptism.

Upcoming Baptism Prep Sessions are scheduled for:

Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 1:30 pm

If you are a registered member of another parish or live outside the boundaries of Nativity parish but would like to have your child baptized at Nativity, permission must be granted by the pastor of your parish. Contact Fr. Eric for more information.

Please read the statements above before proceeding with registration. Thank you!

Godparent Expectations & Requirements