​Baptism

Baptismal Preparation for Children Age 7 and Under

We are excited that you have made the decision to have your child baptized in the Catholic Church at St. Anthony's. A baptismal class is required to have your child baptized and parents need to be registered members of the parish. Sessions are offered the last Sunday of each month:

English-Speaking Class from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Spanish-Speaking Class from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. 

Please call the Church office at 563-322-3303 for more information. 
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You can also watch a short video below to learn more about baptism.

Baptismal Preparation for Children 8 and Older

 Children age 8 through high school participate in our religious education program to receive their baptismal sacramental preparation.  Please sign them up in person in September or click here to complete the registration form for religious education. 

Baptismal Preparation for Adults

We are happy that you are looking at entering the Catholic Church through the sacrament of Baptism.

At St. Anthony's, adults (18 years of age or older) enter the Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Inquiry classes for the RCIA program happen periodically throughout the summer, and begin regularly in September of each year. RCIA culminates with the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation on Holy Saturday (vigil Mass the night before Easter).  A team of parishioners along with the Pastoral Associate support you in this journey of faith. 

For more information, please contact the Pastoral Associate at 563-322-3303 or email [email protected].