You want to have your child Baptized at Hales Corners Lutheran.  What do you need to do?

Consider who will be the godparents/sponsors for your child.  Remember that godparents will be taking on a spiritual responsibility for your child (praying for and encouraging spiritual growth - staying close to Jesus throughout their life!)  Please pick godparents that are Christian and are in an active relationship with Jesus.  There is no "magic" number of godparents.

Plan the baptism as soon as possible AFTER the child is born.

Schedule the baptism BEFORE the baby is born.  Contact our Baptism Coordinator - Julie Crowe, in the church office, 414-529-6700 and let us know when you would like your child baptized.  Also, if you have a preference in the pastor performing the Baptism, please let Julie know.  They will also ask you for some information for our church records and for the Baptismal Certificate.

Because the gift of Baptism is given to God's people, we encourage families to have Baptisms done during the a worship service.  Please note that we have Baptisms on non-communion services.

On the day of the Baptism, please arrive no later than 20 minutes before the start of the service.  The pastor performing the Baptism will meet with you to discuss what will happen during the service.  He will remind you that no pictures with flash are to be taken during the service.  However, pictures can be taken after the service.