Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism ushers us into the divine life, cleanses us from sin, and initiates us as members of the Christian community. It is the foundation for the sacramental life.
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated the first and third Saturday of the month
following the 4:00 p.m. Mass at 5:30 p.m.
The minimum expectation for those who seek baptism for their child is active participation in our parish by attending
Sunday Mass consistently and sacrificial tithing. Current parishioner registration and a
2023 Discipleship Renewal form must be on record with St. John Paul II Catholic Church prior to baptism.
Parents who desire baptism for their child must attend Fr. Farrar's Discipleship Presentation as part of the baptism preparation. Both parents are required to attend. All parents who desire baptism, regardless of prior baptism preparation classes attended, must participate in the Discipleship Presentation.
The presentation is from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
in the church office conference room or Social Hall.
These are the dates for the upcoming presentations in 2023:
April 23
May 21
June 11
No presentation in July.
August 13
September 10
October 8
November 12
December 10
Please call the church office or email to sign-up. Childcare is not provided.
We ask that you please make appropriate childcare arrangements if applicable.
Complete the Baptism Registration Form below. A form can be mailed to you if preferred.
Return the completed form when you attend the Discipleship Presentation,
mail to the Parish Office (18335 W. 168th Ter., Olathe KS 66062) or scan/email to marcielogsdon@jp2kc.org.
Please review the Godparents Requirement Form prior to selecting Godparents.
Once Godparents are selected, they will need to complete the Godparent Eligibility Form
(with pastor's signature and church seal affixed) and return the form to the
parish office at least 2 weeks prior to the Baptism. Only originals will be accepted.
Godparent Requirements:
One man and one woman, at least 16 years old, may be godparents.
There must be at least one Catholic godparent.
Catholic godparents must have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation,
Holy Communion, and Confirmation and consistently attend Mass on Sunday.
Godparents, if married, must have a valid Catholic marriage.