Baptism

All expectant parents or those with children who wish to have their child baptized are asked to call St. Julie Billiart at (805) 498-3602
to set up a time for an appointment with Deacon Dave Smith.

At this appointment, we ask that you have the names of your godparents with you and the date you have in mind for the child’s Baptism. Baptisms are normally celebrated on the first Sunday of the month at 12 noon or during a Sunday Mass. Please call Deacon Dave to make arrangements for baptisms during MASS.


The parents of each child are asked to attend our Evening of Preparation for reception of the child into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism. If possible, please arrange childcare for your children so that your attention can be directed to the presentation. The Evening of Preparation session will begin at 7:30PM and last approximately one and one-half hours. The session will be held in the Parish Center and fall on the second Monday of the month.

The godparents of each child are asked to also attend an Evening of Preparation. If a godparent cannot attend a scheduled session at St. Julie’s, they may attend one at their own parish. The Evening of Preparation session is held on the second Monday of each month. Please refer to the parish bulletin for any changes to the schedule.

At least one of the godparents must be a confirmed and practicing Catholic. The other must at least be a baptized Christian. The parish community provides a baptismal instruction book as well as a candle for the ceremony. We also provide a towel for after the Baptism.

We recommend preparation for the sacrament of Baptism during pregnancy or shortly after birth but children up to the age of five can be included in this sacrament preparation.  T