Infant Baptism

Infant Baptisms (age 0-7 years) are held on a Sunday Afternoon at 2:00 pm
 
Preparation sessions for Infant baptisms (age 0-7 years) are held on a Saturday from 9:00 am- 12:00pm. Enter through the P Street glass doors for classes. 
( One preparation session attendance is required for baptism.) At the session parents must submit a copy of the child’s birth certificate.
 
 
 
All preparation sessions are required, both mother and father need to attend.
Godparents are requested to attend with parents.
 

Baptism Preparation Class Schedule * (Attendance is required)

April 14, 2018



Baptism Dates


April 22, 2018
 
 

Parental Requirements
◦Parent(s) must be formally registered in the parish.
◦The parents who will present their child for Baptism are expected to fulfill preparation requirements by attending all preparation classes. The classes are typically held one to two weeks  preceding the baptism date.
◦Parents must submit a copy of the child’s birth certificate at the preparation session.
 
If you are presenting your child for Baptism and were not married in the Roman Catholic Church, speak with the Pastor about being married in the Church. This should precede Baptism, but will not prohibit Baptism.
 
 
Choosing Godparents is a very important step. Godparents should be chosen prayerfully and should be people who will provide examples of faith and support of spiritual growth for your child. The role of Godparent must be taken seriously. Parents should not choose Godparents until certain they meet the following criteria:
 
Diocesan guidelines for Godparents
 
◦Minimum age is 16 years old.
◦Godparents must be practicing Catholics, having received Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist and attending Sunday Mass and communion.
◦If they are married, they must be married by a Roman Catholic priest or deacon. At least one and maximum of two godparents, one male and one female, are required for each baptism.
 
Contact the parish office for more information 281-479-4298