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Baptism

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​The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated regularly throughout the year at weekend masses. Parents should call the office early to enroll in our baptismal preparation program. Parents should be registered and actively practicing the faith.

​​​For more information, please contact Layne Mire at (225) 749-2189 or [email protected]​
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                    SJB Guidelines for the Sacrament of Baptism
 
For Parents:

       1.  Parents have the intention and the responsibility of raising their child in the Catholic Faith.

       2.   Parents must attend a Baptismal Seminar or have documentation of attending a seminar within the last 5 years. For Godparents:
       1.  Godparents should be practicing Catholics, at least 16 years old, and confirmed.
       
       2.  
Catholic Godparents from outside of our Church Parish are asked to provide a letter of verification from their
             Church Parish where they are currently registered or where they presently attend Mass.

       3.  Although our preference is for both Godparents to be Catholic, one may be from another Christian faith as long
             as one is a practicing confirmed Catholic.

        4.  Godparents are encouraged but not required to attend a Baptismal Seminar.
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2025-2026 Seminar and Baptism Dates​

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​2025-2026 Baptism Seminar Dates
​November 6, 2025 @ 6:00 PM 
January 7, 2026  @ 6:00pm
March 12, 2026   @ 6:00pm             
May 13, 2026   @ 6:00pm               
July 15, 2026   @ 6:00pm                
September 10, 2026  @ 6:00pm     
November 12, 2026  @ 6:00pm   






​2025 -2026 Baptism Dates
November 16, 2025 @ 12:00 PM
​December 21, 2025 @ 12:00 PM

January 11, 2026 @ 12:00pm
February 22, 2026 @ 12:00 pm
March 15, 2026 @ 12:00pm
April 19, 2026 @ 12:00pm
May 17, 2026 @ 12:00pm
June 21, 2026 @ 12:00pm
July 19, 2026 @ 12:00pm
August 16, 2026 @ 12:00pm
September 20, 2026 @ 12:00pm
October 18, 2026 @ 12:00pm
November 15, 2026 @ 12:00pm
December 20, 2026 @ 12:00pm

*Please call the Church Office (225-749-2189) if you need to request a Baptism on a different date.
To print a copy of the Baptism Guidelines, click here.

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Forms
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Once you have completed the forms, you many print them and turn into the office or email to Layne at [email protected]​.  To email it, you must first save it to your computer and then attach it as a file in your email.
Baptism Registration Form
Godparent Form

Christian Witness Form
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    • Eucharist
    • Confirmation >
      • Parent Resources
    • Matrimony
    • Holy Orders
    • Care for the Sick
  • Parish Ministries
    • Ministry Schedules
    • Christian Formation >
      • Mission & Information
      • Christian Formation Program
      • Schedules
      • Registration
      • Important Notes
    • Community Life >
      • Vacation Bible School
    • Worship
    • Life & Justice Ministry
    • Spiritual Growth
    • Administration and Parish Committees
    • Bereavement Ministry
    • Women's Ministry
  • Programs & Events
    • Feast on the Levee
    • Mother's Day Out
    • RCIA
    • Rita's Closet (Zippers)
    • Upcoming Events
  • Calendar
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