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Baptism Prep Classes

For Infants or Children Under the Age of 7
- Baptism of a child is an awesome responsibility and blessing and it is our prayer that it will not only be accepted, but embraced as a means to bring about blessing in the lives of the child, parents, and godparents. We at Shepherd of the Valley want parents and godparents to understand and accept their critical roles for their sakes and the sake of the child. Therefore, our baptismal requirements reflect this.
  Please read over the baptismal policy below and be familiar with your rights and responsibilities. Also, please understand that they are intended to be a minimal indication of the commitment needed by the parents and godparents.
  
  El bautismo de un niño es una gran responsabilidad y bendición, y oramos para que no solo sea aceptado, sino que se lo adopte como un medio para traer bendición a la vida del niño, sus padres y padrinos. En Shepherd of the Valley queremos que los padres y padrinos comprendan y acepten sus funciones fundamentales por su propio bien y por el bien del niño. Por lo tanto, nuestros requisitos bautismales reflejan esto. Lea la política bautismal a continuación y familiarícese con sus derechos y responsabilidades. Además, comprenda que están destinadas a ser una indicación mínima del compromiso que deben asumir los padres y padrinos.
- Paperwork, Requirements & Preparation
  
  Baptismal Paperwork
  
  Contact Joyce Marks for English Baptisms or Yolanda Canjura for Hispanic Baptisms at the Parish Office and confirm the date and time for baptism. (541) 664-8293
  Fill out the proper paperwork. The front office or the catechist (teacher) will provide you with the necessary forms. Or, see the buttons on this page. Please make sure they are filled out and returned to the parish office no later than one week prior to the Baptism date.
  At the completion of your Baptism Preparation class, you will receive a certificate of completion with a parish seal on it. This must be presented to Yolanda Canjura for Hispanic baptisms or the office manager for English baptisms, along with any other required forms.
  Godparents will need a letter stating that they are practicing Catholics in good standing. This means they have completed their baptism, First Communion and Confirmation. If they are married, they need to be married in the Catholic Church and need to bring a copy of that certificate for the baptismal packet.
  
  Requirements of Parents and Godparents present the children for Baptism.
  
  Parents and godparents should be attending mass regularly. They have the right and obligation to be instructed in their responsibilities as well as prepared for the celebration of Baptism.
  The ordinary place for baptism is in the parish church of the parents.
  At least one parent or legal guardian must request that the child be baptized.
  There must be a grounded hope that the child baptized will be raised in the Catholic faith.
  In order to assure the parents have been participating in the life of the parish parents are required to document their participation in at least 8 Masses prior to requesting a date for baptism. These forms will be provided at the front office, at their baptism class, or online below.
  At least one Godparent must be a baptized Catholic in good standing with at least 16 years of age, who has received Baptism and Confirmation and regularly attends Mass. Godparents from the parish should take the baptismal preparation class – if possible with the parents of the child to be baptized. Godparents from outside the parish are asked to provide a letter stating that they have completed the requirements in their own parish and are in good standing (the sacrament of matrimony is expected if they are a couple.)
  Sponsors will also need to show proof of a Baptismal preparation class.
  
  Preparation of Parents and Godparents
  
  Parents and Godparents are required to attend a baptismal class that is typically two hours.. (English or Spanish Classes are available.)
  The purpose of the sessions is to:
  -Welcome families to their faith community
  -Educate parents and godparents about the history, meaning and symbolism of the Sacrament of baptism in the Catholic Church
  -Acquaint the parents and godparents with the rituals of the ceremony
  -Encourage parents and godparents to be actively involved in their faith community
  -Involve parents and godparents in a reflection on the presence of God in their lives
  -Educate godparents and parents in their responsibilities as role models to the child
  -Educate godparents on how they represent the parish.
  Baptism Preparation sessions are normally held in the Parish Hall for Spanish; For English speaking sessions, parents call parish office at 541-664-1050 to schedule a session.
  Parents and godparents may attend the Baptismal preparation sessions at another Catholic church, however a letter of attendance is needed before a baptism date is scheduled.
  
  The Sacrament of Baptism
  
  Before planning a baptismal date, however, the mass, date, and time need to be confirmed with the Parish Office. Baptisms are typically held the third Saturday of each month at 3:00pm in English and the last Saturday of the month at 3:00 p.m. in Spanish, in the church with Lent and major feasts being the exception.
  Exceptions to the typical dates are for exceptional circumstances with approval by the Pastor.
  Families are encouraged to have family and friends celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism with their child. All should be present at least 20 minutes before the service to ensure seating and receive last minute instructions.
- 2025: Dates of Baptism / Fecha de Bautimal
  
  SERVICES IN ENGLISH
  
  February 15 at 3:00pm
  May 17 at 3:00pm
  June 21 at 3:00pm
  July 19 at 3:00 pm
  September 20 at 3:00pm
  October 18 at 3:00pm
  November 15 at 3:00pm
  December 20 at 3:00pm
  * parents asked to document participation in Sunday Mass for at least 8 weeks prior to their child's Baptism
  
  SERVICIOS EN ESPANOL
  
  el 22 de Febrero a las 3:00pm
  el 26 de Abril a las 3:00pm
  el 24 de Mayo a las 3:00pm
  el 28 de Junio a las 3:00pm
  3l 26 de Julio a las 3:00pm
  el 30 de Agosto a las 3:00pm
  el 27 de Septiembre a las 3:00pm
  el 25 de Octubre a las 3:00pm
  el 22 de Noviembre a las 3:00pm
  el 27 de Diciembre a las 3:00pm
  
  * Se pide a los padres que documenten la participación en la misa dominical durante al menos 8 semanas antes del bautismo de sus hijos.
- Forms and Classes for Godparents & Parents
  
  CLICK HERE to view and print your Mass Commentary form
  CLICK HERE to view and print the Requirements verification form and Baptismal Record information
  
  2025: Schedule of Classes in English
  Call church office to schedule
- Formas y Clases por Los padrinos y Padres
  
  HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para ver e imprimir su formulario de comentarios de misa
  HAGA CLIC AQUI para ver e imprimir Verificación de Requisitos y el Información del registro Bautismal.
  2025: Horario de Clases en Espanol:
  Viernes, Febrero 7 @ 7-9pm, Salon
  Viernes, Febrero 28 @ 7-9pm, Salon
  Viernes, Mayo 2 @ 7-9pm, Salon
  Viernes, Junio 6 @ 7-9pm, Salon
  Julio - TBD
  Viernes, Agosto 1 @ 7-9pm, Salon
  Viernes, Septiembre 5 @ 7-9pm
  Viernes, Octubre 3 @ 7-9pm
  Viernes, Noviembre 7 @ 7-9pm, Salon
  Viernes, Deciembre 5 @ 7-9pm, Salon

Shepherd of the Valley
Catholic Church

Iglesia Católica Pastor del Valle

Baptism Prep Classes

For Infants or Children Under the Age of 7

Paperwork, Requirements & Preparation

2025: Dates of Baptism / Fecha de Bautimal

Forms and Classes for Godparents & Parents

Formas y Clases por Los padrinos y Padres