We are blessed to walk with your family as you prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism, the beautiful beginning of a life in Christ and entrance into the Church.

Steps to Schedule a Baptism

1. Baptismal Preparation Class

To schedule a Baptism at St. Brigid Parish (St. Patrick or Our Lady of Humility campuses), both

parents and godparents must attend a Baptismal Preparation Class.

You may take the class in one of the following ways:

• Online: 2nd Wednesday of the month from 7:00–8:30 PM (TEAMS and in-person) at St. Patrick Main Church
• In-Person: 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Humility campus

To register for the St. Patrick class, please call the Parish Office at 847-244-4161. To register for the Our Lady of Humility class, please call 847-872-8778

Note: Baptismal Prep Class certificates are valid for 3 years. After that, the class must be repeated to schedule additional baptisms.

Already attended a class elsewhere. We gladly accept certificates or letters of completion from another Catholic parish.

2. Submit Required Documents

Once you have completed the Baptismal Prep Class, please submit the following:

• Baptismal Intake form (call the parish office after taking the class to have this form emailed to you)
• A copy of your child’s STATE birth certificate
• A copy of a parent’s driver’s license (mother or father)

These can be dropped off, mailed, or emailed to the Parish Office at office@saint-brigid.org

Baptism Times

We offer Baptisms at the following times:

• During Weekend Masses

At both St. Patrick and Our Lady of Humility (limit: 2 children per Mass)

• Sundays After Mass
• 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Humility (after the 9:30 AM Mass)
• 12:30 PM at St. Patrick (after the 11:00 AM Mass)

(limit: 3 children per session)

Please note that we do not schedule baptisms on holy days of obligation or civil holidays.

Donation

A suggested free-will offering of $65 is appreciated to support the preparation process and materials.

Special Circumstances

If you're an adult seeking Baptism or interested in becoming Catholic through the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults), or have other special circumstances, please call the Parish Office at 847-244-4161. We are here to accompany you on your journey of faith.

Godparent Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Must be a practicing Catholic who has received Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation
• If married, must be married in the Catholic Church
• You may have one or two godparents. If there are two, they must be one male and one female
• A baptized Christian of another denomination may serve as a Christian Witness if accompanied by one Catholic godparent