Baptism
" Baptism is the door of the spiritual life and the gateway to the sacraments."
- St. Thomas Aquinas
In addition, both parents and godparents are required to attend one pre-baptismal class prior to your child's baptism. Classes are offered the first Wednesday of the month in both English and in Spanish.
Baptisms for age 7 and above (OCIA)
Please contact Religious Ed.
Tel. (626) 552-7128
Baptism is the initial sacrament of God's grace in a Christian life with the Holy Spirit. Through Baptism we are freed from sin, reborn as God's children through water in the Word, and become part of the Catholic Church community, (CCC 1213).
We are delighted to welcome you as you come to plan the Baptism of your child here with our St. John the Baptist Community.
Infants
Arrangements for baptizing your child should be made as soon as possible after birth. Please call our parish office at (626) 960-2795.
Parents of children under seven years of age should contact the Parish Office to obtain information. Once you decide on a date from the Baptismal dates provided and have all information needed, come in to the office to register.
Adults
The sacrament for Initiation for Adults (OCIA)
New life in which we become the adopted children of God, followers of Christ, and temples in which the Holy Spirit dwells. Baptism leaves a permanent spiritual mark on our soul that makes us holy opening us to a life for salvation and eternal life with God.
Contact Religious Ed.
Tel: (626) 552-7128, (626) 552-7164