Attention parents or godparents planning on participating in an upcoming baptism: The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown mandates that a “Pre-Baptismal Class” be attended by all parents and godparents prior to the baptism. Only one two-hour class needs to be attended to fulfill this requirement. Pre-registration is required. Both parents and godparents need to have a certificate of class completion before a baptism can be performed. Dates and locations of upcoming classes are:

Sunday, April 14th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the St. Francis School Cafeteria in Clearfield. Call 765-9671 to register.

Sunday, May 19th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Basil Parish Hall in Coalport. Call 672-3561 to register.

Sunday, June 2nd from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Bonaventure Parish Center in Grampia. Call 236-0364 to register.

Sunday, August 25th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul Parish Hall in Philipsburg. Call 342-1700 to register