Baptism is the beginning of the Christian life. Through the waters of baptism a person is welcomed into the life of Christ and becomes a member of the Church.
At the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, we celebrate baptism as a sign of belonging in God’s family, unity with the Church, and witness to the faith handed on from one generation to the next. Out parish community is honored to accompany individuals and families as they begin this journey of faith.
Congratulations welcoming your child! Details on schedule availability, preparation steps, and our baptism inquiry form can be found in the Infant Baptism Information section below.
For children ages 7 and up, we offer a dedicated baptism preparation path through our religious education program. Reach out to our parish office to enroll your child.
616.456.1454
Adults receive baptism through our Order of Christian Initiation for Adults program (OCIA). To join OCIA, contact Sean Donovan, our adult faith formation director.
616.456.1454 x 1913
Baptisms are normally celebrated:
Other arrangements may be considered by contacting the parish office.
Parents and godparents complete a short online preparation program before the baptism is scheduled. Additional information about preparation, godparents, scheduling, and parish policies will be provided after the baptism inquiry form is submitted.
Begin the Baptism ProcessTo request baptism for your child, please complete the online baptism inquiry form. Submitting the form begins the process but does not confirm a baptism date. The parish office will contact you regarding preparation and scheduling.
We recommend reaching out or submitting your inquiry form about two months in advance. You’re welcome to get started even before your baby arrives.
This gives you plenty of time to complete the online preparation module and solidify your preferred date.
Number & Gender: Each child requires at least one Catholic godparent (up to two, one male and one female).
Requirements: Catholic godparents must be at least 16 years old, fully initiated (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist), actively practicing the Catholic faith, and cannot be the child’s parent.
Christian Witness: A baptized non-Catholic Christian may serve as a Christian witness alongside one qualified Catholic godparent.
Yes. Both parents and godparents complete a short online preparation program before the baptism is scheduled.
Instructions and access to the online preparation are provided after you submit the initial Baptism Inquiry Form. If you have recently completed baptism preparation for another child, let the parish office know on your inquiry form to determine if additional preparation is needed.
