Thank you for making the decision to have your child baptized! St. Dominic Catholic Church wants you, your child, and your family to know and feel that first and foremost, you belong here. By virtue of the sacrament of Baptism, your family becomes a part of the greater family of God. This transformative sacrament gives new life to every person who is baptized and in turn, each new baptism breathes new life in our church.
Baptism classes are required for both parents and if applicable, godparents. If your chosen Godparents are living outside of our Diocese, they need to contact their parish to take the class. Baptism classes are held several times a month. These classes are geared towards adults. St. Dominic is unable to provide childcare at this time, so please make the appropriate arrangements for childcare. If you cannot obtain appropriate child care and need to bring your children to the classes, contact our Baptism Program Coordinator, Bonnie Valcik at: 719-392-7653 x1006, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Upon completion of the Baptism Class, you will be given a certificate of completion. These certificates are valid for two years in the Diocese of Colorado Springs. The office will need a copy of this certificate to complete your Baptism registration. Once the office has received all the necessary paperwork for the Baptism, then the Baptism coordinator and you can sit down to look at potential dates for the Baptism to occur.
Face to Face Baptismal Classes in English are held the second and fourth Mondays of each month
Face to Face Baptismal Classes in Spanish are held on the first Mondays of each month
To register for these classes, you must call the parish office at 719-392-7653. Parent and Godparent names, phone numbers and other contact information will be requested, so that if the class is canceled, you can be contacted. There is a maximum of 20 people per class.
IF YOUR CHILD IS 7 YeaRS of age AND OLDER AND IS IN NEED OF BAPTISM
Contact our Baptism Program Coordinator, Bonnie Valcik at: 719-392-7653 x 1006, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information about our year-long program designed for unbaptized children ages 7-15 years of age who wish to enter the Catholic Church. Children will be fully initiated into the Catholic Church upon successful completion of the class during the Easter Vigil Mass. Please see Religious Education Calendars and announcements for class dates and times.
IF YOUR CHILD IS 7 YRS AND OLDER AND HAS BEEN BAPTIZED
Go to our Religious Education page for information on enrollment in classes.