Receiving the Sacrament of Baptism at Lourdes

Baptism for infants and young children:
Baptisms are by appointment and usually take place following the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday. An honorarium is customarily given to the priest or deacon who celebrates the baptism.

Parents need to attend a Baptism preparation class before the baptism of their first child. These are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 5:30 PM in the East Meeting Room of the Commons. (January 2025 date has been adjusted; January 8 will be the class date.) Required attendance of the class is needed only once. Please email Laura at [email protected] to register for the class.

To make the arrangements for the baptism itself, start with the form below or call the parish office! (314.726.6200)

Google Form to request an infant baptism date Godparent Form required by Archdiocese

Baptism for older children and adults:
Pursued via the OCIA process. Learn more here!