Baptisms

The Sacrament of Baptism

Baptism of adults and teens and children
seven years or older is the culmination of the RCIA journey. 
For information on the RCIA process or becoming Catholic, please click here.
If you would like to speak to our Director of Initiation-RCIA, 
Stefanie Vance, she can be reached at 818-949-4329 or RCIA@bede.org

    
Baptism for infants or children under the age of seven
usually takes place on the fourth Sunday of the month at 12:00 noon. 
On some occasions, baptisms are held during the 9:00am or 11:00am masses. 
Private baptisms may be arranged under certain circumstances. 
Baptisms are not held during Lent except in emergencies.

In order to properly prepare your family for your child's baptism,
parents and godparents are required to take one pre-baptism class,
held on the first Thursday of the month, at the Parish Center. 
At least one godparent must be a practicing Catholic.   

If you wish to have your baby or young child baptized at St. Bede,
please contact Moira Arjani at moira@bede.org or 818-949-4323