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 2021-2022

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, August 10, 2021
                  Tuesday, October 5, 2021
                    Tuesday, December 7, 2021
                    Tuesday, February 1, 2022  
                    Tuesday, March 1, 2022
                    Tuesday, May 3, 2022
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Baptism Schedule – 2021

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.                                       

August 1, 2021, 12:15 p.m.          Fr. Bob Bacik 
August 15, 2021, 12:15 p.m.        Deacon Phil Guyeskey

September 5, 2021, 12:15 p.m.    Fr. Mark Martin
September 19, 2021, 12:15 p.m.  Deacon Jim Corder 

October 3, 2021, 12:15 p.m.         Fr. Bob Bacik 
October 17, 2021, 12:15 p.m.       Deacon Phil Guyeskey

November 7, 2021, 2:15 p.m.      Fr. Mark Martin 
November 21, 2021, 12:15 p.m.   Deacon Phil Guyeskey

December 5, 2021, 12:15 p.m.     Fr. Bob Bacik
December 19, 2021, 12:15 p.m.    Deacon Jim Corder