Congratulations on the birth of your child!
Each birth is full of wonder, renewing our dreams of a better world and our desire to work toward it. The decision to baptize your child is a joyful and important one for your whole family. Baptism is also a time of great happiness for the entire parish community as we welcome a new member.

All parents and Godparents must attend a Baptism Preparation class.
Pre-registration for the class and baptism date is required.
A copy of your child’s birth certificate is also required.

Contact Sue D’Alessandro in the Parish Office to register for the Baptism: (630) 833-7730

Baptisms: Held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 12:15 PM.
We will have no more than 2 families at a baptism.

All paperwork must be turned in no later than 2 weeks prior to the baptism.

Starting after July 1, 2025, Baptisms will be held
on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 2:15 PM.

Spanish Baptisms: Held on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 3:00 PM.
Speak with Deacon Julio at the 6 PM Spanish Mass to schedule a Spanish baptism.

Starting after July 1, 2025, Spanish Baptisms will be held
on the 3rd Sundays of the month at 3:15 PM.





Baptism Class

Parents are required to attend a baptism preparation class. Please register for the in-person baptism class at St. John the Apostle:

330 N. Westmore Avenue, Villa Park
Contact Deacon Ron

Contact Deacon Ron:
Call or text (630)279-7433
deaconronmadsen@gmail.com

Current Baptism Class Schedule at St. John the Apostle:
Saturday, May 24, 2025 @ 11:30 AM
Saturday, June 28, 2025 @ 11:30 AM

After July 1, 2025, Baptism classes will be held in the St. Alexander Parish Center.
Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

When finished with the in-person Class at St. John the Apostle, please forward the completion certificate to Sue D’Alessandro in the Parish Office: office@stalexanderparish.org.



Godparents

Catholic Godparents are required to fill out a Certificate of Eligibility form and have the pastor of their current church sign and seal it. These signed forms are due back to the Parish Office no later than two weeks prior to the Baptism or sooner. Forms will be given to the parents once registered for the class and baptism.