As parents, it is exciting to help our children begin to discover what it means to be a follower of Jesus, and in the process we come to know and understand God’s love and caring in deeper ways ourselves. Deciding to baptize your child means that you are willing to take on the responsibility to raise your child in the Catholic faith. You are committed to nurturing that faith by your practice and good example. It is the beginning of your child’s journey of faith, which will last a lifetime.

Note: At least one of the parties seeking the Sacrament of Baptism at Church of the Holy Family must be a member of the Saint Ignatius College Prep faculty or employee, an alumnus/alumna of Saint Ignatius or have a current, long-standing relationship with a member of USA Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus or Church of the Holy Family and provide a brief explanation of the nature of the relationship. In addition, because we are not a parish, we do not have priests on staff and you would need to secure your own presider.

 In order to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism for a child, the following is required:

• ONLY the parents of a child are able to register a child for Baptism.
• Family must present a copy of the child's Birth Certificate.
• Children under the age of 7 are to be Baptized in this form.  If a child is over age 7, he/she must be enrolled for Religious Education classes.
• Fill out the registration form with the most current information on the family.

• Please have the names of the godparents available upon registration.
• Only Roman Catholics are formally allowed to become godparents.  
• Godparents must be above the age of 18.

One Baptismal prep course is required for both parents and Godparents. To sign up for a class, please call our territorial parish, Our Lady of the Holy Family Parish, at (312) 243-7400 or send an email to [email protected].

To register for the sacrament of baptism at Church of the Holy Family, please complete the online registration form by clicking the link below.  For further information, you may contact Tina Bobor at 312-492-8442 [email protected].

 Once we receive your completed form, you will be contacted with more information from the church regarding priest availability and date confirmation. If you have questions, please call us at (312) 492-8442 or email at [email protected].

Register Online!