Baptisms

Baptisms at St. Charles

Jesus was baptized and taught His apostles to go and do likewise. Through Baptism, we are freed from sin and reborn as sons and daughters of God! We become members of the Body of Christ as we are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission.

We are excited to assist you in Baptizing your child(ren) at St. Charles. Please review the 6-step Baptism process below. We look forward to guiding you in the sacramental preparation and helping you raise your child in the Catholic faith.

Baptism For Children

Step 1: Receive Welcome Call & Join Our Parish

Our Baptism Coordinator will call you upon receiving your interest in Baptizing your child at St. Charles. On that call, the Baptism Coordinator will review the 6 steps of Baptism, and answer any initial questions. For further support email or call 262-367-0800 ext 205.

We encourage all families seeking to Baptize their child at St. Charles to become registered and active St. Charles parishioners. We are excited to help you raise your child in the faith. St. Charles is a family-friendly parish ready to welcome you.

Visit register here to become a parishioner.

If your family has a special connection with St. Charles (for example, you or your spouse attended St. Charles School or your parents or grandparents are active parishioners), please let us know.

Step 2: Complete Forms & Select Godparents

Below is a list of the required forms:

1. Read the Baptisms FAQ Document for a Q&A on topics like how to select a godparent

2. Fill out the Baptism Request Form

3. Email a copy of the Godparent Letter of Reference to each godparent for completion

Godparents help you raise your child in the Catholic faith. We ask parents to select one godmother and one godfather who are Catholic role models i.e. those who actively participate in their Catholic Parish and have received their three sacraments of initiation: Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. This allows for seamless support for you and your child.

Step 3: Meet with your Mentor Couple

Mentor Couples are tenured St. Charles Parishioners who are experienced with our Baptism process. They will share best practices in raising your child in the faith. Your Mentor Couple will reach out to you to schedule a meeting soon, and support you along the way through your Baptism journey.

Meeting with this Mentor Couple is required but very informal; it replaces a formal Baptism class.

We find the Holy Spirit guides these couple pairings. We cannot wait to see the fruits of your meeting!

Step 4: Schedule the Baptism

Once all above requirements are met, we can schedule your child's rehearsal date and Baptism date on a first come, first served basis.

To recap, the requirements include:

St. Charles parishioner confirmation
Reviewing the Baptism FAQ document
Submitting the Baptism Request Form
Meeting with a Mentor Couple
Signed and sealed Godparent Letter of Reference form(s)

Note: Scheduling is subject to the priest availability and parish calendar of events.

Step 5: Rehearsal & Baptism

The Baptism rehearsal is held in the church on Saturday morning the day before the Baptism, and is led by our Director of Liturgy. Parents and godparents are required to be present.

The rehearsal ensures clarity regarding the attire, logistics of the church, and parent and godparent roles during the Baptism. You will also have time to change your child(ren) into their white garment.

On the day of the Baptism, please arrive 30 minutes prior to check in with the Director of Liturgy and/or Baptism Coordinator.

Step 6: Raise your Child in the Faith

Baptizing your child in the Catholic faith is only the beginning for the pure joy that you and your family will experience as active members of our community. Visit the list of resources below for ways to get plugged into faith, fellowship, and ministry opportunities. We will be praying for you!

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a Montessori-based Catholic faith formation program where children can joyfully fall ever more deeply in love with God through contemplation of Scripture and liturgy available for 3K to 5th grade.

Contact Shelly Buchan at to learn more or visit the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd page.

Register at St. Charles School

We are committed to growing a vibrant Catholic community committed to innovation, responsiveness, and compassion as it prepares and challenges students in their intellectual, spiritual, and moral lives. Our thriving school serves children grades 3K-8th.

Visit our Admissions page or contact Allison Caswell at to learn more.

Volunteer

We welcome all new and current parishioners to "Meet, Know, Love, and Serve Christ" by volunteering at St. Charles. It's the active step from just observing to engaging and doing! Come experience what it's like to be the hands and feet of Christ, become Christ for one another. We have outreach ministries, Elizabeth Ministry/Right for Life, garden club, liturgical and music ministries, Knights of Columbus, and much more! Contact St. Charles Volunteer Coordinator Joanna Olejnik at today.

Baptism Request Form| Godparent Letter of Reference| FAQ's For Parents

Baptism For Adults

We welcome you as an adult in our Becoming Fully Catholic process.
Please fill out the Becoming Fully Catholic interest form, and Fr. Aaron Siehr will be in contact to discuss next steps.