Holy Baptism at St. John the Divine
Holy Baptism is the sacrament by which God adopts us as his children and makes us members of Christ’s body, the Church, and inheritors of the Kingdom of God. Baptism has been a foundation for the Christian life since Christianity first began and it has been a pivotal event in the lives of families and individuals at St. John the Divine for over 75 years. Membership at St. John the Divine is required for parents to have their child(ren) baptized.
Baptisms are conducted at Sunday worship services on or near the feast days of Easter, Pentecost, All Saints' Day, and the feast of the Baptism of our Lord (the first Sunday after Epiphany). On Easter Sunday, baptisms will be held only during the 6 am Easter Vigil.
Schedule a Baptism
Please choose a date for your baptism from the calendar below. To sign up for a baptism and baptism class, please click these buttons to fill out the information form, and email it to baptism@sjd.org
Upcoming Baptism Dates
Parents must attend the baptism class and rehearsal for parents before their child’s baptism. Godparents are welcome to attend, but are not required.
2026
Sunday, August 9
Class & rehearsal on Sunday, August 2 at 10:15 am
Sunday, November 1 – All Saints Day
Class & rehearsal on Sunday, October 26 at 10:15 am
2027
Sunday, January 10 - Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ
Sunday, March 28 - Easter Vigil (6 am service only)
Sunday April 4 - The First Sunday after Easter
Please note: The celebrant will be the regularly assigned Sunday clergy. Baptisms will be held on the dates above, during any of the Sunday services (with the exception of Easter Day). Please specify your choice of date and service on the Information for Holy Baptism Form.
Service options:
Rite I in Chapel – 8:00 am and 5:00 pm
Rite II in Church – 9:00 am and 11:15 am
Hall Life Center – 9:15 am (Awesome Worship) and 11:15 am (The Table)
Please contact us for more information on baptism at St. John the Divine.