Baptism

Baptism is the first sacrament and the foundation of all the others. It is the gate that brings us into the Kingdom of God. Jesus himself was baptized in the river Jordan by John the Baptist. After his resurrection he told his disciples, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the good news to all the nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to observe all the commandments I gave you. Know that I am with you always: yes to the end of time” (Gospel of Matthew chapter 28, verses 19-20).

In our parish at St. John Bosco we have three programs in preparation for baptism. 
Please call the parish office for more information (780-478-0198)

1. For the baptism of little children we ask parents to come to the parish office to register your child. Bring the birth certificate. We need the names of two Godparents who are Catholic and will help you in transmitting the light of faith to your children. There will be a group meeting of parents and Godparents on the fourth Thursday of each month. Baptisms are celebrated the second Sunday of the month at the 11:30 am Mass.

2. For the baptism of school aged children/youth (7 years of age and older) who have not been baptized, our parish offers a faith program
RCIA – Adapted for Children. This faith program is a wonderful journey for a child/youth to enter into the  life of the Catholic Church. The classes begin in December until the week before Easter Vigil and are held every Saturday from 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm. 

3. For the baptism of adults who were never baptized or for protestants who wish to become Catholic, we offer a longer program from September to April called “Rite of Catholic Initiation for Adults” or RCIA.