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The Sacrament of Baptism
Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word."
Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1213
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Baptizing Your Child
Congratulations on the happy occasion of the upcoming Baptism of your child. We are so pleased that you are here at Church of the Resurrection to celebrate this special day in the life of your family.
All parents should be registered at a church before a Baptism can take place. If you are not currently a member, please call the parish office at (563) 556-7511 to set up a time to meet with Fr. Phil Gibbs to join the parish.
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Baptism Preparation
Before your child receives the sacrament, it is important to prepare. Church of the Resurrection offers classes monthly. Many couples find it convenient to attend the class before the birth of the child. Godparents are also encouraged to attend, if able, either at Church of the Resurrection or their home parish. If parents have not attended a Pre-Baptism Preparation Class (either here at Church of the Resurrection or at another Catholic Church) in the past three years, they will need to attend one before the Baptism of the child can take place.
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Registering for Baptismal ClassBaptismal class is an hour long class offered once a month and is held in the parish's Upper Room (unless otherwise noted). To register, please click on the date that best fits your schedule. If none of the class dates/times work for you, please call Wendy at the parish office to arrange a separate time at (563) 556-7511.
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Choosing Godparents
Godparents not only serve as witnesses but they make a commitment to help the parents form the child in the Catholic faith. They should be selected because they are good Christian role models who live and practice their faith. Each godparent will be asked to fill out the following form. Before asking someone to be your child's godparent, please take a moment to read over this form to see what the Catholic Church requires of a person taking on the godparent role.
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Baptism Availability & Class Schedule
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 267:00 Baptism at 7:00 Mass9:00 Baptism at 9:00 Mass11:00 Baptism at 11:00 MassMonth View April 26, 202627Month View April 27, 202628Month View April 28, 202629Month View April 29, 202630Month View April 30, 20261Month View May 1, 20262Month View May 2, 202637:00 Baptism at 7:00 Mass9:00 Baptism at 9:00 Mass11:00 Baptism at 11:00 MassMonth View May 3, 20264Month View May 4, 20265Month View May 5, 202664:45p Class for Baptism preparation6:00p Class for Baptism preparationMonth View May 6, 20267Month View May 7, 20268Month View May 8, 20269Month View May 9, 2026107:00 Baptism at 7:00 MassMonth View May 10, 2026-
Sunday, May 10, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AMThis Mass is still available for booking a Baptism.Read More
11Month View May 11, 202612Month View May 12, 202613Month View May 13, 202614Month View May 14, 202615Month View May 15, 2026164:00p Baptism at 4:00 MassMonth View May 16, 2026-
Saturday, May 16, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMThis Mass time is still available for booking a Baptism.Read More
177:00 Baptism at 7:00 Mass9:00 Baptism at 9:00 Mass11:00 Baptism at 11:00 Mass12:00p Baptism after the 11:00 MassMonth View May 17, 2026-
Sunday, May 17, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AMThis Mass is still available for booking a Baptism.Read More
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Sunday, May 17, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMThis Mass is still available for booking a Baptism.Read More
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Sunday, May 17, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMThis Mass is still available for booking a Baptism.Read More
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Sunday, May 17, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMThis time after the 11:00 Mass is still available for booking a Baptism.Read More
18Month View May 18, 202619Month View May 19, 202620Month View May 20, 202621Month View May 21, 202622Month View May 22, 2026234:00p Baptism at 4:00 Mass5:00p Baptism after the 4:00 MassMonth View May 23, 2026247:00 Baptism at 7:00 Mass9:00 Baptism at 9:00 Mass11:00 Baptism at 11:00 Mass12:00p Baptism after the 11:00 MassMonth View May 24, 2026-
Sunday, May 24, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AMThis Mass is still available for booking a Baptism.Read More
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Sunday, May 24, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMThis Mass is still available for booking a Baptism.Read More
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Sunday, May 24, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMThis Mass is still available for booking a Baptism.Read More
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Sunday, May 24, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMThis time after the 11:00 Mass is still available for booking a Baptism.Read More
25Month View May 25, 202626Month View May 26, 202627Month View May 27, 202628Month View May 28, 202629Month View May 29, 2026304:00p Baptism at 4:00 Mass5:00p Baptism after the 4:00 MassMonth View May 30, 2026317:00 Baptism at 7:00 Mass11:00 Baptism at 11:00 Mass12:00p Baptism after the 11:00 MassMonth View May 31, 2026-
Sunday, May 31, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AMThis Mass is still available for booking a Baptism.Read More
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Sunday, May 31, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMThis Mass is still available for booking a Baptism.Read More
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Sunday, May 31, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMThis time after the 11:00 Mass is still available for booking a Baptism.Read More
1Month View June 1, 20262Month View June 2, 202634:45p Class for Baptism preparation6:00p Class for Baptism preparationMonth View June 3, 20264Month View June 4, 20265Month View June 5, 202664:00p Baptism at 4:00 Mass5:00p Baptism after the 4:00 MassMonth View June 6, 2026 -
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Staff ContactFor questions regarding preparation for the Sacrament of Baptism for your child, please contact Wendy Osterberger at:
If you are interested in receiving Baptism as an adult, please check the OCIA webpage.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 563-556-7511
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