Baptism - St. Nicholas Parish
Baptism Programs
I would like to have my child (age 0-6) baptized
We are overjoyed to welcome your baby into the Catholic Faith! To have your child baptized, please:
- Register in the Parish
- Welcome your child to mass
- Participate in our Parish community
- Complete the required Infant Baptism Registration Form
- Complete the required Godparent Application Form
- Attend a baptism preparation meeting (parents & Godparents)
- Next meeting: Dates and times TBD.
- Prepare to provide:
- A copy of your child's birth certificate
- A copy of the Godparent’s confirmation certificate and marriage certificate (if married)
- Schedule your child's baptism
I would like to have my child over age 7 baptized
For children ages 7 to 15 see the Order of Christian Initiation for Children (OCIC) page.
- OCIC Youth and Families meet regularly and culminate in the reception of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist at the Easter Vigil.
I would like to be baptized as an adult
For adults 15 years and older see the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) page.
- Teens seeking baptism will discern if best prepared in OCIA for Youth and Family or OCIA for Adults. OCIA prepares the participants for three sacraments of initiation - Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist.

To Inquire - Contact
Nina Potter
P.A. For Faith Formation
360-851-8850
nina@stnicholascc.org
