Baptism

Baptism is the foundational sacrament that provides the sacred context whereby our Lord receives a child with great joy, embraces that child and offers him every love and grace He has to give.

Baptisms are celebrated at Saint Anne Church following the 10:00 AM mass, or by appointment. 

A Pre-Baptism class is required. Our schedule of Tuesday evening  Baptism classes for 2026 is: Jan. 13th, March 17th, and May 5th, all from 5:30-7:00 PM in the DePalma Room* of Saint Anne Church. To register for a Baptism Preparation class, please contact Don Fontana in the Parish Office at (412) 531-5964 or email him at dfontana@stpaulofthecross.com. 

Click on these links to get additional information about Baptism Preparation

• How To Choose Godparents
• Class Overview
• How to be a Great Godparent

*The sidewalk to the DePalma Room is nestled between the 5 garage bays on the St. Anne church campus.  From the parking lot, please look to your right and see two, white garage doors. You will see a sign for the DePalma room as you walk toward the white garage doors.