The Sacrament of Baptism by water is available to persons of all ages.  We view baptism as a beginning, an initiation into the family of Christians throughout time.  If you were baptized previously by water and in the name of the Trinity, then you don’t have to be baptized again.  Adults and older children being baptized at St. Peter’s will do some preparation beforehand to be ready to take vows promising to follow Jesus.  Parents and godparents of babies and younger children will do some preparation in order to take those vows on their child’s behalf.  

Baptisms at St. Peter’s are normally celebrated at Sunday morning public worship in early January, on Easter Eve or Easter morning, later in the spring on the Feast of Pentecost, or the first Sunday in November (All Saints Sunday).  Other Sunday morning dates might be possible (please ask).  There is no fee for baptism, although many families or individuals give a thank offering. 

If you desire baptism for yourself or your child, please speak with the priest after Sunday worship.  You’ll be asked to fill out a Baptism Intake Form and to turn that into the church office. The Baptism Intake Form can be found HERE.

Quince Años at St. Peter’s

The fifteenth birthday is an important milestone in several cultures.  In the past, fifteen was the age of marriageability of a young woman, and on this birthday she would promise to model the life of her future family on the Holy Family - Mary, Joseph, Jesus (and his siblings).  These days, any gender of young person can celebrate their fifteenth birthday with a special mass at the church, particularly to follow their cultural tradition.  You can schedule the church service to be close to your actual birthday, or arrange it for sometime during the year you are fifteen years old.  The young person will be expected to do four one-hour preparation sessions in English (Spanish interpretation available) with their parents and the priest.

Quince Años at St. Peter’s are normally celebrated during the day on a Saturday, and must conclude by 5:00 PM.  The current fee (to offset costs for the church) is $250 for families who attend St. Peter’s regularly, and $650 for families who do not regularly attend St. Peter’s.  All Quince Años masses are bilingual in Spanish and English.

To explore celebrating your Quince Años at St. Peter’s, please speak with the priest after Sunday mass.  You’ll be asked to fill out a Quince Años Intake Form [CLICK HERE] and to turn that into the church office.