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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
- 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 to join the parish.
- 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.
- Registering for Baptismal Class
  
  Baptismal 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.
  Monday, Nov. 16th at your choice of 5:15 or 6:30 PM
  Tuesday, Dec. 15th at 5:30 PM
  Thursday, January 21st at 6:15 PM
  
  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.
- 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.
  Godfather Form Godmother Form

Baptism Availability & Class Schedule

November 2026

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Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
1 9:00 Baptism at 9:00 Mass 11:00 Baptism at 11:00 Mass Month View November 1, 2026 Baptism at 9:00 Mass Sunday, November 1, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM This Mass is still available for booking a Baptism. Read More Baptism at 11:00 Mass Sunday, November 1, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM This Mass is still available for booking a Baptism. Read More	2 Month View November 2, 2026 There are no upcoming events.	3 Month View November 3, 2026 There are no upcoming events.	4 Month View November 4, 2026 There are no upcoming events.	5 Month View November 5, 2026 There are no upcoming events.	6 Month View November 6, 2026 There are no upcoming events.	7 Month View November 7, 2026 There are no upcoming events.
8 11:00 Baptism at 11:00 Mass Month View November 8, 2026 Baptism at 11:00 Mass Sunday, November 8, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM This Mass is still available for booking a Baptism. Read More	9 Month View November 9, 2026 There are no upcoming events.	10 Month View November 10, 2026 There are no upcoming events.	11 Month View November 11, 2026 There are no upcoming events.	12 Month View November 12, 2026 There are no upcoming events.	13 Month View November 13, 2026 There are no upcoming events.	14 4:00p Baptism at 4:00 Mass 5:00p Baptism after the 4:00 Mass Month View November 14, 2026 Baptism at 4:00 Mass Saturday, November 14, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM This Mass time is still available for booking a Baptism. Read More Baptism after the 4:00 Mass Saturday, November 14, 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM This time after the 4:00 Mass is still available for booking a Baptism. Read More
15 9:00 Baptism at 9:00 Mass 11:00 Baptism at 11:00 Mass Month View November 15, 2026 Baptism at 9:00 Mass Sunday, November 15, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM This Mass is still available for booking a Baptism. Read More Baptism at 11:00 Mass Sunday, November 15, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM This Mass is still available for booking a Baptism. Read More	16 5:15p Class for Baptism preparation 6:30p Class for Baptism preparation Month View November 16, 2026 Class for Baptism preparation Monday, November 16, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM Read More Class for Baptism preparation Monday, November 16, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Read More	17 Month View November 17, 2026 There are no upcoming events.	18 Month View November 18, 2026 There are no upcoming events.	19 Month View November 19, 2026 There are no upcoming events.	20 Month View November 20, 2026 There are no upcoming events.	21 4:00p Baptism at 4:00 Mass Month View November 21, 2026 Baptism at 4:00 Mass Saturday, November 21, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM This Mass time is still available for booking a Baptism. Read More
22 9:00 Baptism at 9:00 Mass 11:00 Baptism at 11:00 Mass Month View November 22, 2026 Baptism at 9:00 Mass Sunday, November 22, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM This Mass is still available for booking a Baptism. Read More Baptism at 11:00 Mass Sunday, November 22, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM This Mass is still available for booking a Baptism. Read More	23 Month View November 23, 2026 There are no upcoming events.	24 Month View November 24, 2026 There are no upcoming events.	25 Month View November 25, 2026 There are no upcoming events.	26 Month View November 26, 2026 There are no upcoming events.	27 Month View November 27, 2026 There are no upcoming events.	28 4:00p Baptism at 4:00 Mass 5:00p Baptism after the 4:00 Mass Month View November 28, 2026 Baptism at 4:00 Mass Saturday, November 28, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM This Mass time is still available for booking a Baptism. Read More Baptism after the 4:00 Mass Saturday, November 28, 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM This time after the 4:00 Mass is still available for booking a Baptism. Read More
29 9:00 Baptism at 9:00 Mass 11:00 Baptism at 11:00 Mass 12:00p Baptism after the 11:00 Mass Month View November 29, 2026 Baptism at 9:00 Mass Sunday, November 29, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM This Mass is still available for booking a Baptism. Read More Baptism at 11:00 Mass Sunday, November 29, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM This Mass is still available for booking a Baptism. Read More Baptism after the 11:00 Mass Sunday, November 29, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM This time after the 11:00 Mass is still available for booking a Baptism. Read More	30 Month View November 30, 2026 There are no upcoming events.

Staff Contact

For questions regarding preparation for the Sacrament of Baptism for your child, please contact Wendy Osterberger at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 563-556-7511
If you are interested in receiving Baptism as an adult, please check the OCIA webpage.

Church of the Resurrection
Member of Dubuque Area West Pastorate

4300 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 556-7511

The Sacrament of Baptism

Baptizing Your Child

Baptism Preparation

Registering for Baptismal Class

Choosing Godparents

Baptism Availability & Class Schedule

Staff Contact