• Baptism Eligibility Policy  Anyone wishing to have their child baptized at Holy Cross Parish must be registered members of the parish, in good standing for at least three months. To be in good standing, registered members must show continual meaningful contact with the Parish as evidenced by the use of contribution envelopes documenting the attendance at Mass several times each month.   Family members and guests of Holy Cross parishioners are always welcome to celebrate baptisms here at Holy Cross, and may do so with a brief letter of permission from their home parish pastor. To register to become a member of Holy Cross Parish, or to register for an upcoming baptism class, please call Jane at the parish office at 712-277-2949. Preparation for Baptism Prior to the baptism, parents must also register for and complete the Baptism Preparation Class which is held on the third Tuesday of every month at the Blessed Sacrament Parish Center at 7:00 p.m. Scheduling a Baptism To schedule a baptism once the above requirements have been met, please contact Deacon Rich Kallsen at 712-277-2949, or via email at dcnrich@holycrosssc.org. Baptisms for adults joining the Catholic Church typically occur at the Easter Vigil. If you are an adult desiring to be baptized, or have a child over the age of seven to be baptized, contact Deacon Kallsen.