Baptism

Blessings on the birth or anticipated birth of your child or godchild.
A precious gift from God!

Sacramental Preparation for Parents and godparents of infants and children under 7 years of age.

From birth, children inherit the burden of original sin and baptism frees them from this darkness and welcomes them into the light of God's freedom—a gift meant for everyone. The unearned gift of salvation is especially visible in the baptism of infants. If parents delay baptism, they withhold an invaluable gift of becoming a child of God. Thus, it is customary in the Catholic Church perform this sacrament soon after a child is born. Group baptisms in English and Spanish are performed on Saturday mornings monthly. The fee is $60.00. Please click on "Infant Baptism Dates" for parent and godparent guidelines. Any baptisms that take place on Sunday will have a capacity of 2 children. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Sacramental Preparation for

Children ages 7 to 17

Do you have a child over the age of 6 who has not yet been baptized? Initiation into the faith for children beyond infancy involves a more thorough two-year process, encompassing First Holy Communion and Confirmation. For more information about your child's sacramental journey, visit our Faith Formation webpage or call Sr. Alicia Lopez at the parish office at (213) 749-8950.

Sacramental Preparation for Unbaptized Adults

Entering into the Catholic Church is an experience laden with profound joy.  For those seeking fuller knowledge of the Catholic faith, whether you are unbaptized individual, curious about Catholicism, a baptized Christian, or a baptized Catholic who still needs First Communion or Confirmation, kindly refer to our Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) webpage. Feel free to reach out to Sr. Alicia Lopez at our parish office for more information at (213) 740-8950 ext. 141.

Baptism FAQ's

  • When Do Infant Baptisms Take Place at St. Vincent's?

    Typically, the sacrament of Baptism is celebrated in Spanish on the third Saturday of every month, and English on the Last Saturday of every other month.

  • Can a Family Schedule an Individual Baptism?

    Given the number of requests that we receive for infant baptisms, we generally perform baptisms in groups.  However, there are exceptions made for active military service members, police officers and firefighters.  We provide individual baptisms for their families. The cost of an individual baptism is $120.00. The same requirements of group baptisms are applied and we still require at least one parent to book in person. NO EXCEPTIONS.

  • What are the Guidelines for Parents?

    Parents Must:

    1. Come IN PERSON to register for the baptism. We require at least one parent. 
    2. Bring the Birth Certificate of Child (Hospital records and copies of the birth certificate are not accepted), ID’s, Phone Numbers and Emails.
    3. Complete the Online Baptism Course PRIOR to registration at the following link: https://lacatholics.org/baptism/
    4. If you plan to attend baptism preparation at another parish, please provide a certificate of completion or a letter from the parish in person or via email.

  • Who can be a Godparent?

    Godparents are required:

    1. To be a single person or a man paired with a woman.
    2. To be at least 16 years of age.
    3. To be fully initiated Catholic Christians by having completed the Sacraments of Initiation or  be married in the Catholic Church - Certificates are required.
    4. Complete the online Infant Baptism Course PRIOR to registering at the following link: https://lacatholics.org/baptism/
    5. To be able to enthusiastically profess his or her faith during the Rite of Baptism and ready to model a Catholic Christian lifestyle. 
    6. To attend Mass weekly

    A faithful, non-Catholic Christian may act as a Christian witness alongside the Catholic godparent. However, only the catholic godparent will appear on the record. If you have trouble finding a godparent, please give us a call!


  • Is there a Fee for the Baptism?

    A fee of $60 (cash or credit) is required which includes staffing hours, the mandatory Zoom informational hours, and the ceremony.