Baptism

Baptism is the gateway into the Church and the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation (along with Confirmation and the Eucharist). In baptism, we are "born of water and the Spirit," we are given the ability to "walk in the newness of life," and we fulfill the command of Christ to "make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

It is an ancient tradition for infants to be baptized. If you would like to have your child baptized here at St. Gerard, you will need to:

• Contact Deacon Jim Corder to set up a time to meet and fill out paperwork
• ​Attend a baptism workshop

• Have at least one Godparent who is a practicing Catholic
• Call the parish office to select a date for baptism

If you are an adult looking to be baptized into the Catholic Church, please follow this link to learn more about becoming Catholic.

Baptism Workshop Schedule 2022-2023

Contact Deacon Jim Corder with questions.
(517) 323-2379 or jcorder@stgerard.org   

Schedule of Baptism Workshops/Classes
     All Classes are held at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center.         
                    Tuesday, October 4, 2022 
                    Tuesday, December 6, 2022    
                    Tuesday, February 7, 2023
                    Tuesday, April 4, 2023
                    Tuesday, June 13, 2023
                    Tuesday, June 13, 2023
                    Tuesday, August 8, 2023
                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Baptism Schedule – 2022- 2023

Baptisms usually take place on the first and third Sunday of each month immediately after the 11:00 AM Mass. On special feasts, e.g. Baptism of the Lord, baptisms may be scheduled at one of the weekend Masses.                             

October 2, 2022, 12:15 p.m.         Fr. Bob Bacik
October 16, 2022, 12:15 p.m.       Deacon Jim Corder

November 6, 2022                       Fr. Mark Martin 
November 20, 2022                     Deacon Phil Guyeskey

December 4, 2022                        Fr. Bob Bacik 
December 18, 2022                      Deacon Jim Corder 

January 8, 2023, 12:15 p.m.         Fr. Mark Martin 
January 15, 2023, 12:15 p.m.        Deacon Phil Guyeskey

February 5, 2023, 12:15 p.m.       TBD
February 19, 2023, 12:15 p.m.     TBD

March 5, 2023, 12:15 p.m.             TBD
March 19, 2023, 2023, 12:15 p.m.  TBD