BAPTISM
“Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word” (Catechism of the the Catholic Church #1213).
BAPTISM REQUIREMENTS:
- Register for Baptism and pay the fee.
- Attend a Baptismal class (for scheduled dates, please contact the parish office)
- Provide a copy of the child’s birth certificate.
GODPARENTS:
- Godparents need to be 16 years of age or older and have received all sacraments of initiation.
- Fully initiated Catholic - Baptized, 1st Holy Communion & Confirmation (Non Catholics are witnesses only).
- You may have two godparents (One Male and One Female), but at least one is required.
- Godparents are in good standing and role models of the Catholic faith for they represent the whole church.
- Must attend pre-baptismal class at the parish. (Unless residence is out of the area; proof of attendance certificate is required)
- If married, must be married in the Catholic Church. A copy of the marriage certificate is required.
WITNESSES
- You may also have 1 or 2 Christian Witnesses (baptized non- Catholics) present and listed on the Baptismal certificate. If two Christian Witnesses are chosen, they must have one female and one male.
