Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as children of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission. (CCC 1213)
INFANTS AND CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN 7 YEARS OF AGE
Contact: Baptism Team Administrator | (760) 753-6254 | baptismteam@saintjohnencinitas.org
Congratulations on your decision to have your child baptized in the Catholic Faith! We are eager to welcome your little one! Baptism classes are required for all parents and godparents. This class instructs parents and godparents on the meaning of Baptism, the responsibilities of raising the child in the practice of the Catholic faith, important practical advice for living the faith at home, as well as information on the actual Baptism ceremony. Please review our process narrative and if you have any questions, contact our Baptism Team Administrator. If you would like to reserve a place for the monthly baptism, please send a completed Baptism Intake Form to baptismteam@saintjohnencinitas.org
GodParent Sponsor Eligibility Form
CHILDREN OLDER THAN 7 YEARS OF AGE
Contact: Jenna Kuebler | (760) 436-0664 | religioused@saintjohnencinitas.org
Baptisms for children over 7 years of age are coordinated through the Religious Education office. Please contact them for more information on how to arrange for your child to be baptized.
ADULTS
Contact: Allen Stone or Al Schmid | (760) 753-6254 | admin@saintjohnencinitas.org
Adults who wish to become members of the Catholic Faith do so through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). This program serves to welcome, inform, love, catechize, and sacramentalize those adults drawn to the Catholic Faith and leads to full membership in our Church. The process takes a number of months to complete and includes attendance at Sunday Mass and a weekly RCIA meeting.