To request a copy of a Baptismal Certificate
for any baptism
celebrated at St. Raphael
please
call 630.355.4545 X120.
Baptismal Ministries
BAPTISM PREPARATION FACILITATORS
- Must love children
- Must appreciate the importance of working with families at a critical stage of their faith life
- Must understand the importance of Baptism in the life of the church
- Conduct the monthly, 1-1/2 hour baptismal preparation sessions that teach the theology of baptism and the responsibility of the family in the faith life of the child
- Baptismal Preparation sessions are held on the second Sunday of the month here at church
- Initial training: sessions to explain the theology of Baptism, the elements of the Rite and the responsibility of the family as primary catechists of those being baptized- then, mentoring by an experienced baptismal preparation facilitator
- Ongoing formation – As needed
- Facilitators are asked to conduct a few sessions a year.
Contact: Jennifer Susina
BAPTISM LITURGY PLANNERS/COORDINATORS
- Must appreciate the importance of working with families at a critical stage of their faith life
- Must understand the importance of Baptism in the life of the church
- Responsible for the preparation of the baptismal ceremony for a specific date.
- The families of all the children being baptized on a particular date meet with the planner in the planner’s home the week of the baptism
- Planner attends the baptism and serves as sacramental coordinator on the day of the baptism, ensuring that all materials are prepared and the service flows smoothly
- Initial training: sessions to explain the theology of Baptism, the elements of the Rite and the responsibility of the family as primary catechists of those being baptized-mentoring by an experienced baptismal liturgy planner
- Ongoing formation – As needed
- Planners are assigned to plan and coordinate baptisms several times a year
Contact: Jennifer Susina
Our Liturgy staff can be contacted through the Parish Office 355-4545
Pat Chuchla, Director of Liturgy, x 125 pchuchla@st-raphael.com
Jennifer Susina, Liturgy & Music Assistant, x 141 jsusina@st-raphael.com