Baptism is God’s most beautiful and magnificent gift… The sacrament is called Baptism after the central rite by which it is carried out: to baptize means to “plunge”; the “plunge” into the water symbolizes the catechumen’s burial into Christ’s death, from which he rises up by resurrection with him, as “a new creature”.
DATES of BAPTISMS (Infants & children) usually twice a month: Saturdays at 12:30pm (except in August).
Registrations online only: FILL the FORM below
*BAPTISM APPLICATION FORM Please fill form below & do not schedule or plan a Baptism prior to registration confirmed with the Parish
- Preparation date to be selected on the Form
- Baptism date (the Sacrament itself) to be selected on the form
- Scan the birth certificate of the child to stjosephparis@orange.fr
- Scan the baptism certificate of the two godparents to stjosephparis@orange.fr
PREPARATION SEMINAR (is for parents & Godparents if leaving nearby) It has to be done BEFORE the Baptism date: it is always a Saturday from 11am to 12:30pm. Chris and Juliet will be emailing you prior to the course once you are fully registered.
DUE to the HIGH number of Baptisms, PLEASE register at least 4 months in advance. For questions and clarifications, please contact the church stjosephparis@orange.fr
The following readings are recommended for Baptism of Children:
Old Testament: Exodus 17:3-7, Ezekiel 36:24-28, Ezekiel 47:10-12.
New Testament: Romans 6:3-5, Romans 8:18-32, 1Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 3:26-28, Ephesians 4:1-6, 1Peter 2:4-5, 9-10,
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23:, Psalm 27, Psalm 34.
Alleluia Verse before Gospel: (1) God loved the world so much, he gave us his only Son, that all who believe in him might have eternal life. (2) I am the light of the world, says then Lord; the man who follows me will have the light of life. (3) I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father, except through me. (4) One Lord, one faith, one baptism. One God, the Father of all. (5) Our Savior Jesus Christ has done away with death, and brought us life through his gospel. (6) You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy people. Praise God who called you out of darkness and into his marvelous light.
Gospel: Matthew 22:35-40, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 1:9-11,Mark 10:13-16, Mark 12:28-34, John 3:1-6, John 4:5-14, John, 6:44-47, John 7:37-39, John 9:1-7, John 15:1-11, John19:31-35.