Baptism

Thank you for considering St. Peter’s to be a part of your family’s and your child’s faith journey! We are so happy to guide you through this Sacrament and special moment in your child’s spiritual life. If you have any questions regarding Baptism, please email baptism@st-peters.ca or call 403.286.5110.

Infant Baptism

Please join our Baptism Flocknote Group to begin the registration process. Once you join our group, you will be sent a series of emails that include a link to our registration form and upcoming Baptism preparation and Celebration dates. All updates and communication regarding Baptism are through our Flocknote Group. 

Infant Baptism is for children six years old and under. We are recommending that parents participate in Baptism Preparation every three years. There is no fee for Baptism.

Baptism Preparation for 2022/2023 consists of two parts: Self-Study and In-Person Session.

  1. Complete the online Belonging course.
  2. Attend one Baptism Preparation Session. Sessions are scheduled monthly. We have breakfast together, discuss course material, and go through the Rite of Baptism.

School-Age Baptism & Sacraments for Teens

School-Aged Baptism is for children six to eleven years old. RCIA for Teens is for children ages twelve to seventeen years old. We will have School-Age Baptism preparation sessions and Baptisms in May 2023. Please join our School-Aged Baptism Flocknote Group to begin the registration process. Once you join our group, you will be sent a series of emails that include a link to our registration form and upcoming Baptism preparation and Celebration dates. All updates and communication regarding Baptism are through our Flocknote Group. 

School-Aged Baptism Preparation will include self-study and in-person sessions:

  1. Children will receive The Action Bible, a journal, and will be guided in how to read and pray with Scripture.
  2. We will meet to discuss our time with the Scriptures and go through the Rite of Baptism.

Sacraments for Teens will consist of five to six sessions from January to March, with full initiation into the Catholic Church on the Easter Vigil. All sessions will run on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:45 pm. Session dates: January 31, February 7, February 21, March 7, March 21, and Baptism at the Easter Vigil on April 8.

Adult Baptism

If you are an adult (18+) seeking Sacraments of Initiation, including Baptism, First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation, please refer to our RCIA process