As of July 10, 2020, all sacramental record books from January 2000 and earlier were transferred to the Diocesan Archives.  In the future, should you need a sacramental record which was recorded at any of our former parishes, you will need to contact the Diocesan Archives by calling 412-456-3158 or by email:  archives@diopitt.org.  They will be happy to assist you.  We only have Holy Redeemer Records at the parish office.  These record books begin February 2020.

Arranging Your Child's Baptism

Baptisms are celebrated, by appointment, on Sunday after the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Parents should be registered as regular parishioners.  You are welcome to call the Parish Office prior to the birth of your baby to facilitate arrangements and register for Pre-batismal Instruction.

Pre-baptismal Instruction is required. Please call the parish office, 724-758-4411 ext. 110,  or email the office manager for details and to register.  Classes are offered four times a year.

Have You Been Asked to Be a Sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation?  We receive many requests regarding being a godparent or sponsor for Baptism and Confirmation.  "Sponsor" (godparent) is a sacramental ministry.  The sponsor takes part in the ritual as a Catholic and provides example from her/his life through living and acting as a full member of the Catholic Church.  Because of the seriousness of this ministry, the Church has the following requirements:

1. The sponsor must be a full member of the Catholic Church through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist and at least 16 years of age.
2. The sponsor must be a Catholic living an active life in the Church who provides a good example.  Someone married outside the Church is not able to receive Communion and is not able to be a sponsor.  Also, a Catholic sho has left the Church is not able to be a sponsor or Christian Witness.
3. When there are two sponsors, they are "spiritual parents" and are godfather and godmother.