Indeed Baptism is "the Sacrament of faith" in a particular way.
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
Matthew 28:19
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
Matthew 28:19
Child Baptisms
The following are the requirements:
Forms and Certificates (submitted at least a week prior to the scheduled Baptism)
Baptism Preparation Class
Godparents
Suggested fee
Forms
Forms and Certificates (submitted at least a week prior to the scheduled Baptism)
- Parish Registration Form
- Baptism Registration Form
- Copy of child's birth certificate
- Copy of one parent Baptismal certificate
- Copy of Godparents Confirmation certificate
Baptism Preparation Class
- Take the REBORN Program online from Formed.org
- Once you have completed the Reborn preparation program, please get in touch with Father James to discuss questions and comments.
Godparents
- At least one Godparent and must be chosen by the parents
- Godparent(s) must be baptized in the Catholic Church. (Someone who is not baptized cannot be a Godparent)
- Godparent(s) must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Catholic faith
- When selecting two Godparents one must be male and one female. (Officially 2 godparents by canon law on certificate)
- Must be a practicing catholic who will guide your child in his/her faith journey.
Suggested fee
- $20 suggested offering (if this is out of your possibilities please let Father James know to make an exception) Payment can be done by phone with credit card or cash deposited in the rectory mailbox or at Sunday Mass donation basket in a sealed envelope marked as “parish office - baptism fee” and include the name of the child to be baptized.
Forms
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Meetings
Every Saturday at 9:30 am at the Rectory.
If you are interested in becoming Catholic, Contact Father James at 403 455 0196