Baptism is the first step into your Child's faith journey. The following guidelines are presented to help you embark upon this journey with Christ and His Church. 

In preparation for the Baptism, Ascension Catholic Parish requires the following paperwork: 

• Baptism Registration Form - below

• Parish Registration Form - link on home page

• Copy of child's Birth Certificate

• Copy of a parents Catholic Baptismal Certificate 

• Parents are asked to submit a letter as to their path going forward in raising the child in the Catholic Faith.  Example; Mass you will be participating in, faith practices in your home, sacraments for both the child and parents, ways the Parish can assist you in both community and raising your child in the Catholic Faith.  Please email the letter to sacraments@ascensionparish.ca . Please address the letter to our Pastor Fr. John Luxbacher.

• Godparents - A child may have only one or two Godparents at Baptism. If you choose to have two Godparents, you must have one male and one female.

  • The Godparent(s) must be fully initiated, practicing Catholics, having received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, First Reconciliation, and Confirmation.

  • The Godparent(s) must be at least 16 years of age or older.

  • The Godparent(s) cannot be the parent(s) of the child, either biologically or legally.

  • The Godparent(s) should be models of the faith, attend Mass, and receive the Sacraments.

  • Godparents do not need to be a married couple. You can choose two single people.

  • A non-Catholic but Christian Godparent is called a Christian Witness. The name for this Godparent goes under the Witness line on the registration form. This person accompanies the confirmed Catholic Godparent in the faith journey of your child, and can only be chosen in lieu of a second Godparent.

• Non-Catholic Parents, Permission to Baptize Form - emailed upon receiving the registration

• ​Non-Catholic Parents Commitment of Faith Form - emailed upon receiving the registration

Baptism Preparation
Required for families with two or less children. 
Baptism Class

• Classes are on the following dates:​​​​​​

  • March 28th

  • No Class April

  • May 30th 

• ​Baptism Classes are at Ascension Catholic Parish, 

  • 1100 Berkshire Blvd. NW, Calgary

  • Church Hall, please enter through the West Office Doors

• Class time: 9:00am - noon

• Godparents and children are welcomed to attend the Preparation Class

 

Baptism Class Materials

Belonging is designed to provide parents with an incredible encounter with Jesus and with the Church. Belonging seeks to prepare parents to have their children baptized and to win over their hearts at this important time in their lives. Parents will learn what it means to be children of God and that in the Church, they will always have a place where they belong.

 

The fee for the Belonging course is $30.00 Payment can be made at the Church Office or by E-Transfer to finance@ascensionparish.ca Please put Baptism and your child's surname in the note section. 

Families are asked to stop into the office and pick up the Belonging Materials prior to their Baptism Class. 

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Sacrament of Baptism
Ascension Catholic Parish offers Baptism's on Saturday's at 10:00am and Sunday's at 2:30pm.

The Sacrament Coordinator will set up the Baptism date with you once the requirements are completed. Please note that Baptisms are not held on long week-ends.  

Our Catholic Community welcomes you and we are here to support you and your family. 

If you have any questions please contact the office at 403.275.2240 ext.6 or sacraments@ascensionparish.ca.