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 

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

Couples Assisting at Workshops
Phil and Kathie Guyeskey (517) 321-7614 pguyeskey@gmail.com 
Brian and Cindy Killian (517) 663-4020 dr.k@gotsky.com 
Mike and Yvonne Sampson (517) 646-8332 mjsampso@gmail.com 

Schedule of Baptism Workshops
All workshops are scheduled in the Adult Education Room from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 
The Adult Education Rooms are located across the hall from the Parish Office.
        Tuesday, August 6, 2019
        Tuesday, October 1, 2019
        Tuesday, December 3, 2019          
        Tuesday, February 4, 2020
        Tuesday, April 7, 2020        
        Tuesday, June 9, 2020       
        Tuesday, August 11, 2020
        Tuesday, October  6, 2020
        Tuesday, December 1, 2020 

 Baptism Schedule – 2019 -2020

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.                                                                                                                   
June 16, 2019 12:15 p.m.             Fr. John Klein                                                                
July 7, 2019, 12:15 p.m.             Deacon Jim, Corder      
July 21, 2019, 12:15 p.m.            Fr. Prabhu Lakra                                           
 
August 4, 2019, 12:15 p.m.         Deacon Jim Corder       
August 18, 2019, 12:15 p.m.       Fr. John Klein    
 
September 1, 2019, 12:15 p.m.   Deacon Phil Guyeskey               
September 15, 2019, 12:15 p.m. Fr. Prabhu Lakra
 
October 6, 2019, 12:15 p.m.         Fr. John Klein    
October 20, 2019, 12:15 p.m.       Deacon Jim Corder      
 
November 3, 2019, 12:15 p.m.     Fr. Prabhu Lakra                            
November 17, 2019, 12:15 p.m.   Deacon Phil Guyeskey 
 
December 1, 2019, 12:15 p.m.    Fr. John Klein
December 15, 2019, 12:15 p.m.  Deacon Jim Corder