Before the celebration of Baptism, the Church expects parents and sponsors to be formed in the meaning of the Sacrament as well as its responsibilities. St. Ferdinand offers preparation sessions on a Monday evening every other month. Pre-registration is necessary to attend. Please call the Parish Office at 724.776.2888 to register for either the Baptism Prep class or to have your baby Baptized.

​     The role of the Godparent is to help the baptized to lead a Christian life in harmony with baptism, and to fulfill faithfully the obligations connected with it. One sponsor, male or female, is sufficient; but there may be two, one of each sex. Sponsors must be sixteen years of age, be a Catholic who has been Confirmed and has already received the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist and leads a life in harmony with the faith. God parents cannot be the father or mother of the child being baptized. A baptized person who belongs to a non-Catholic ecclesial community may be admitted as a witness to baptism with a Catholic sponsor.