Baptism is the first Sacrament of Christian Initiation, bringing the baptized individual into the family of God by washing away Original Sin. Baptisms are usually celebrated on Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons. Parents are asked to attend a Baptismal Prep Class before scheduling the Baptism of their child.

Baptism Guide for Parents

Godparent Guide

To schedule a Baptism, please contact 

• Jan Culp at jculp@saintluke.net or (724) 266-6565 to schedule your child's Baptism at Good Samaritan Church
• Betsy Shulkosky at bshulkosky@saintluke.net or (724) 935-2104 x234 to schedule your child’s Baptism at Saints John & Paul Church

Baptism Prep Classes

Classes are offered for families who have never attended one or for whom it has been four years since attending a class. They are offered every other month on a Sunday immediately following the 9:00 AM Mass at Saints John & Paul Church. 

Click here to register for Baptism Prep Class

At Good Samaritan church, please contact Chris Patsch at cpatsch@saintluke.net or (724) 318-8403 to schedule a time for the class.

Older Child or Adult Baptisms

If you have an older child whom you would like to be baptized at Good Samaritan, please contact Christ Patsch at cpatsch@saintluke.net or (724) 318-8403. 

If you have an older child whom you would like to be baptized at Saints John & Paul, please contact Jason Gawaldo at jgawaldo@saintluke.net or (724) 935-2104 x228.

We will design a preparation program to meet your needs. If you are an adult who has not previously been baptized and wish to be baptized in the Catholic Church, please contact  Karen Walker at kwalker@saintluke.net or (724) 935-2104 x223 to learn more about our RCIA program.