St. Luke the Evangelist
Catholic Community
Slidell, Louisiana
910 Cross Gates Blvd.
Slidell, La 70461
(985)641-6429
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We would like to thank the following Corporate Sponsors.
 
Platinum Sponsors
B & W Trucking
Miramon Construction
Diana Clavin, M.D.
 
Gold Sponsors
Executive Landscaping
 
Silver Sponsors
David J. Hildebrandt, D.D.S.
Linda C. McElveen, M.D.
Matthew D. McElveen, M.D.
Bronze Sponsors
KDI/Mountain Brook Water
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Baptism Requirements
 
 
 
Parents anticipating baptism for a child are required to make an appointment with one of the priests or deacons of our parish prior to attending a Baptism Seminar. Seminars are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm. Godparents are welcome and encouraged to attend the seminar also.

Basic Requirements for Parents:

  • Parents must set up appointment to meet with a priest or deacon prior to Baptismal Seminar. Both parents required at this meeting.
  • At least one parent must be a registered St. Luke parishioner. If you’re new to the parish, you must present letter from your former pastor stating you were a registered member of that parish. This letter must be presented no later than the Baptism Seminar.
  • Parents not married in Catholic Church are expected to see the priest or deacon about validation of their marriage.
  • Parents who have not celebrated their First Communion or Confirmation will be invited to enter the RCIA program.
  • Both parents are expected to attend the Baptism Seminar prior to Baptism. Godparents also invited but attendance not required.
  • Baptism may be delayed or postponed for non-compliance with any of above and for non-practice of the Catholic faith.
Requirements for Godparents:
It is customary in the Catholic Church to have one godmother and/or one godfather. One of the godparents must be at least 16 years of age, have received the three sacraments of  initiation (that is Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) and be actively practicing their faith. A non-Catholic, baptized Christian of another faith may act as a Christian witness along with a Catholic godparent. (NOTE: An unconfirmed Catholic cannot be a Christian witness.) 

If godparents are not St. Luke parishioners, they will need a letter from their pastor stating that they meet sponsor qualifications – presented no later than the Baptism Seminar.
Please contact Deacon Harold Burke in the church office (641-6429) if you have any questions and to obtain a baptismal packet that includes baptismal requirements for parents and godparents.