We ask first-time parents who would present a child for baptism to participate in a sacramental preparation class held every three months. Parental attendance even before the child is born will allow the sacrament to be scheduled without delay.
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Because Sunday is the day of the Lord's Resurrection, it is the preferred day for celebrating Baptism. The Baptism of children may take place during any of the weekend Masses, or after the Saturday vigil or last Sunday morning Masses.
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For baptism preparation please contact the St. Charles-St. Peter Central Office at 715.723.4088.

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The origin and foundation of Christian Baptism is Jesus.  Before starting his public ministry, Jesus submitted himself to the baptism given by John the Baptist.  The waters did not purify him; he cleansed the waters.  . . .  Jesus did not need to be baptized because he was totally faithful to the will of his Father and free from sin.  However, he wanted to show his solidarity with human beings in order to reconcile them to the Father. By commanding his disciples to baptize all nations, he established the means by which people would die to sin – Original and actual – and begin to live a new life with God.

In Baptism, the Holy Spirit moves us to answer Christ's call to holiness. In Baptism, we are asked to walk by the light of Christ and to trust in his wisdom. We are invited to submit our hearts to Christ with ever deeper love.

~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults