How far in advance to schedule baptism?

3VIBride

We have to take a class on the 19th before we can schedule the baptism.  My girls were born in October so I'm getting really antsy to have it already!  If we scheduled it for Jan. 31st would that not be enough notice for people?  (many godparents will need to travel and we haven't told anyone yet that they are)

jenna0627

If your class is the 19th, I would be kind of suprised if you could schedule the 31st. Our church (we are catholic) you take the class and then you get a  few dates to choose from.

jenna0627

Also with traveling that might be kind of quick, esp. if they don't even know they are going to be the godparents.

jessicaclare

I'd be pretty surprised if you church let you schedule it that soon after you take the class. Even if they did, its pretty short notice. I'd give people at least 3 weeks, especially if they have to travel.

3VIBride

yea i thought that might be too soon.  I'm just eager to get it done, we were really skittish about taking them in public because of H1N1 and flu season and now they are almost 3 months old already and I can't believe I haven't had them baptized yet!

newguardwife

I think that every church is different in terms of scheduling baptisms. I would check with your church. If you really do have to wait until the 19th to schedule though I would think that the 31st would not give enough time for travel arrangements.

BrideBuddies

At least in our church (Catholic)... the Godparents also have to take the class.  Have you talked to your church coordinator yet about requirements, etc?  That's probably the first thing to do.  I do think if you have out of town guests, the 31st is a little too soon for them.  If everyone's local, then you're probably okay.

We picked our godparents and let them decide when they could make it out here for a weekend. (They live several states away.)  We also did this a couple of months before Charles was even born so that we'd have plenty of time to let everyone know, make travel plans, etc.  It was also during the holiday season, so that made it more difficult, too.

GL

LovinTim912

Ours will be on Feb 14, and the class is on the 11th.  DS will be 2 months old the day pf the baptism.