BAPTISM
Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. 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."
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 1213
Requirements for Scheduling a Baptism
To have a child baptized in the All Saints Pastorate, parents must be registered members of one our our pastorate parishes and have attended the required baptism preparation Class. Baptism class is held every 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm in the Social Hall at St Thomas More. The class is required only for the parents' first child baptized in the pastorate or if it has been a significant number of years between children being baptized. After these requirements are met, a baptism date can be scheduled by contacting the St. Thomas More parish office.
Dates of upcoming Baptismal Preparation Classes are listed below. Please call 605-692-4361 or email secretary@stmbrookings.org to sign up to attend. Class will not be held if there is no one signed up to attend.
November 20, 2025 at 6:30pm
December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm
January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm
Baptism of Older Children
After a child has reached the age a reason (around 7 years old), a period of faith formation is necessary to ensure the child is ready to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. If you have an older child who wishes to be baptized, please email Evan at
discipleship@stmbrookings.org for more information.
Baptism of Teens and Adults
Preparation for baptism for high school-aged teens and adults is accomplished through OCIA (The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults). For more information, click here.
Requests for Baptismal Certificates and Sacramental Records
If you were baptized at one of the parishes that make up the All Saints Pastorate, you are able to get a new copy of your baptismal certificate including a record of any other sacraments you have received. To request a new certificate/sacramental record, please email Becky at secretary@stmbrookings.org or call the St. Thomas More parish office. Please make sure have the following information:
- Full name of person baptized
- Date of Birth and approximate date of baptism (at least the year)
- Full names of biological parents
Dates and locations of 1st Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, and /or Holy Orders will be included on your certificate if we received notification of the reception of these sacraments.