Infant Baptism

What do we need to do to arrange for our baby’s baptism?

Register in the Parish

Contact the Religious Education Office

Preparation Meeting for Parents & Godparents

Celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism

Godparents

Choose your baby’s godparents with care. The Church requirements for Roman Catholic godparents are:

·        A child must have one practicing Roman Catholic godparent in good standing with the Church

·         This Catholic godparent must be at least 16 years old and be mature enough to understand, accept and carry out the duties of a godparent.

·         A godparent must have received the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.

·         A godparent must be living an exemplary life consistent with faith and morals as taught by the Roman Catholic Church.

·         A godparent must be actively practicing the faith.

·         A non-Catholic, baptized Christian may be chosen as a Christian Witness, as long as one godparent is Catholic.

·         If two godparents are chosen, they may not be of the same gender.

·         There may be no more than two godparents.

·         If both are Catholic, both must meet all the criteria above.

Naming Your Child

Pictures at the Baptism

Clothing and Candle

Family Donation

Baptismal Record and Certificate