Baptizing in the Catholic tradition

Baptism is the first important step that a parent can take to begin the lifelong process of faith formation for their child. As you are planning for all of your child’s needs, don’t forget about Baptism. This is one of the first things to do after your child is born.

One parent needs to be a practicing Catholic and both parents need to agree to raise their child in the Catholic faith. Two sponsors are traditionally chosen as godparents and one of them must be a Catholic in good standing in their church, and be baptized and confirmed.

Parents interested in having a child baptized into our Catholic tradition are required to attend a Baptism Preparation class. The session is designed for new parents baptizing their first child or for parents that have not attended a session in more than four years. Sessions rotate throughout the year at the four parishes of Waukesha. Families are welcome to take the class at any parish that fits their schedule.

If you have special circumstances, please give us a call. Our Pastor will consider your situation and possibly be able to make special arrangements.

2023 Preparation Classes

Next Steps…

• Schedule Baptism and Preparation Class after the birth of your baby.

• Baptism may be celebrated during Mass time with the priest officiating, in the presence of the congregation or outside of Mass on Saturday morning, with up to three other families. A deacon is most often the officiate at this ceremony.

• Parents will be asked to attend a class if they have not attended one in the last 3-4 years. They are held at a different parish each month.
  They are also held in Spanish at St. Joseph.

• During Lent, Baptisms will be scheduled outside of Mass.

2024 Preparation Classes

Please call 262-922-9285 at least one week before the scheduled class to register.
Some classes may be offered virtually only in inclement weather, if it is necessary. At the present time, baptisms are being scheduled on Saturday mornings throughout the four parishes. Classes marked as ESP are in Spanish.

Tuesday, January 9th @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Thursday, January 11th @ St. Mary Fr. Weber Room 203-6:30pm
Tuesday, February 13th @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Monday, February 26th @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm
Wednesday, March 6th @ St. William Glass Lobby Conference Room 116- 6:30pm
Tuesday, March 12th @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Tuesday, April 9th @ St. John Neumann Welcome Room- 6:30pm
Tuesday, April 9th @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Thursday, May 9th @ St. Mary Fr. Weber Room 203-6:30pm
Tuesday, May 14th @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Tuesday, June 11th @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Monday, June 24th @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm
Wednesday, July 3rd @ St. William Glass Lobby Conference Room 116- 6:30pm
Tuesday, July 9th @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Tuesday, August 13th @ St. John Neumann Welcome Room- 6:30pm
Tuesday, August 13th @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Tuesday, September 10th @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Thursday, September 12th @ St. Mary Fr. Weber Room 203-6:30pm
Tuesday, October 8th @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Monday, October 28th @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm
Wednesday, November 6th @ St. William Glass Lobby Conference Room 116- 6:30pm
Tuesday, November 12th @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Tuesday, December 10th @ St. John Neumann Welcome Room- 6:30pm
Tuesday, December 10th @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)