We are overjoyed that you desire your child to be baptized.
Infant Baptism
The Church considers a child under the age of 7 an infant who may receive baptism through the desire and intention of the child’s parents to raise that child in the Catholic faith. If your child is over the age of 7, the child is considered, for the purposes of the Church, to be an adult (reached the age of reason) who will need to receive all the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist) at one time at the Easter Vigil Mass. If this is the case for you, please ask the office about baptism for an older child.
Parents who are baptizing their first child should contact the church to register for a Baptism Preparation Class.
Baptisms
The Church understands baptism to be a public event, to be celebrated in community within or outside of Mass. In baptism we are brought into a community of faith that together nurtures the faith of your child as your child grows. For this reason, we have requirements that emphasize the importance of community, and the spiritual life of all those who take part in this sacrament.
Requirements
The parents who desire baptism for their child should be registered members of the parish for at least three (3) months prior to scheduling a baptismal date.
Parents who are baptizing a child for the first time are required to attend a baptismal preparation class before their intended baptismal date. (See the back of this brochure.)
Dates for baptism cannot be reserved until the above requirements are met.
[A] Catholic parent(s) should also be living in a sacramentally recognized marriage.
Godparent Requirements
Be at least 16 years of age.
Have completed all the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist).
Be an active and participating member of a Catholic parish.
If you have questions concerning Godparents or roles for family members, please see the Frequently Asked Questions on the back of this brochure. Note: The Godparents form should be completed two (2) months before the baptismal date.