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Sacrament

Baptism

The sacrament of baptism is one of the seven sacraments in the Catholic Church. It is considered the first sacrament of initiation and holds great importance in the life of a Catholic Christian. Baptism is seen as a means of receiving God’s grace, being cleansed from original sin, and becoming a member of the Church.

Requirements

  • The child must be under 6 years old.
  • Parents and godparents must attend the pre-baptism class before registering.

Godparent requirements

  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • Be baptized.
  • Have received First Communion.
  • Have received Confirmation.
  • Be a practicing Catholic.
  • Have attended the pre-baptism class.
  • Be single (not living together) or married in the Catholic Church. If married, bring a copy of the marriage certificate when registering.

Documents to bring

  • The child’s original birth certificate (the hospital certificate is not accepted).
  • Class certificates of the parents and godparents who will take part in the ceremony.

Dates, classes and preparation

  • Baptisms: 2nd Saturday of the month in English and 4th Saturday of the month in Spanish, at 10:00 AM. Please be on time: other services usually follow.
  • Pre-baptism class: Mondays at 6:00 PM. Register for the class at the parish office.
  • Space is limited to 15 couples per class.
  • Please do not bring children to the class.
  • You receive a certificate valid for one year. Without it, the baptism date cannot be set.

How to register

  • Only the parents can register the child. Another person may register the child with all the documents and a letter from the parents giving permission.
  • Registration hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:30–5:00 PM.
  • No registrations on Saturdays or Sundays.

Cost or suggested offering

  • $100 per child.

Good to know

  • Baptism in another parish: registered parishioners need a letter of permission from our pastor. The offering for the letter is $25 per couple. If you took the pre-baptism class here, ask for your attendance certificate.
  • Families not registered in our parish need a letter of permission from their own pastor to celebrate the baptism here.