Welcome to the journey to baptize your child in our Catholic Community.
The heart of Baptism preparation is the growth in friendship between the parents of the child to be baptized and a mentor couple in the parish. This couple serves as a link to the parish and an aid to a young couple discerning how best to raise their child in the faith. The mentor couple must be married in the Church and practicing their faith. Mentor couple and baptism couple both grow through the formational and social sessions to explore what the Sacrament of Baptism means for their own discipleship and the walk their child is beginning with the Lord Jesus.
As parents seeking baptism for your child you can begin your family's Baptismal journey by following these guidelines:
- Download and read the steps outlined in the Baptism Prep Program.
- If you'd like to have your child baptized at St. Stephen, contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552. The Parish Office can assist you with selecting a mentor couple, if needed.
- Be registered in a Catholic parish community. We welcome you to join our St. Stephen Parish if you are looking to join a Catholic Church.
- Follow and enjoy your baptismal journey as outlined by the Baptism Prep Program.
- Download and complete the Pre-Baptism Questionaire and the Baptismal Sponsor Forms/Certificates.
***Please note the godparent/Christian witness guidelines when selecting godparents.***
- Schedule a date for your child's baptism by calling the Parish Office and turn in all required completed paperwork to the Parish Office.
Baptismal Sponsor Form/Certificate