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.

2025 Preparation Classes

Next Steps…

• Schedule Baptism and Preparation Class after the birth of your baby. If it is your first child or if you have not attended a class in the last 4 years. Email Wanda at wroth@ccwauk.org to register once you have decided on a class.

• 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.

• Once the class is completed, there are two forms that will need to be completed before the Baptism is scheduled. One is required for one of the Godparents to serve as a Sponsor and the other for the Baptism.

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

2025 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 14 @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Thursday, January 16 @ St. Mary Fr. Weber Room 203-6:30pm
Tuesday, February 11 @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Tuesday, February 25 @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm
Saturday, March 1 @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Tuesday, March 4 @ St. William Glass Lobby Conference Room 116- 6:00pm
Tuesday, April 8 @ St. Mary Fr. Weber Room 203- 6:30pm
Tuesday, April 8 @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Thursday, May 8 @ St. John Neumann Welcome Room-6:30pm
Tuesday, May 13 @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Tuesday, June 10 @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Tuesday, June 24 @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm
Wednesday, July 2 @ St. William Glass Lobby Conference Room 116- 6:00pm
Tuesday, July 8 @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Tuesday, August 12 @ St. John Neumann Welcome Room- 6:30pm
Tuesday, August 12 @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Tuesday, September 9 @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Thursday, September 11 @ St. Mary Fr. Weber Room 203-7:00pm
Tuesday, October 14 @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Tuesday, October 28 @ St. Mary Fr. Weber Room 203- 6:30pm
Wednesday, November 5 @ St. William Glass Lobby Conference Room 116- 6:00pm
Tuesday, November 11 @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)
Tuesday, December 9 @ St. John Neumann Welcome Room- 6:30pm
Tuesday, December 9 @ St. Joseph Church- 7:00pm (ESP)