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The Office of Worship has developed the following infant baptism course. Please contact your parish before beginning the course to ensure it will be accepted as part of their baptism preparation. Take ‘Infant Baptism’ Course Here!
All baptismal records for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are kept at the parish of baptism (assuming the parish is still in existence). Indeed, all sacramental records in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are kept only at the parish where that particular sacrament was celebrated.
The Handbook for Sacramental Records sets forth the policies and procedures for issuing certificates relating to sacramental records.
Serves as a repository for documents, books and related materials pertaining to the history of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and its predecessor jurisdictions in California since 1840. The Archival Center collects, preserves, interprets and provides access to these materials.
High School. Courses. Get access to on-demand courses you can complete on your own schedule and from virtually anywhere. Learn more about courses available for parishes, such as the Baptism Preparation Course. Learn more about all of the virtual courses available for ACC staff members.
Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: 'Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word' (CCC 1213).
We rejoice with you in the birth of your child and look forward to welcoming him into the family of God and the communion of the Holy Catholic Church. BAPTISM OF INFANTS (Under Seven Years of Age): Requirements: Parents desiring to baptize a child are encouraged to make arrangements before the child is born.
