Baptism Requirements
1. The godparents must be married through the Catholic Church or completely single (not living with anyone), be practicing Catholics and have the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation.
2. Parents or godparents must be registered in this parish.
3. Only two godparents are allowed per child (man & woman) but only one is required.
4. Children should be registered in the office one month in advance of the month you wish to baptize. The $50 dollar donation fee must be paid on the day of registration.
5. Parents and godparents must attend one two hour pre-baptism classes. If you do not fulfill this requirement, you cannot baptize. If anyone takes the class at another church, please bring a letter from that church.
6. After you have completed the pre-baptism class you must bring the child’s birth certificate and the church marriage certificates of both the parents and the godparents to the office.
7. Your date for baptism will only be given to you in the office once you have completed the class and you have brought in all of the paperwork.
8. Please do not bring children to the pre-baptism classes.
9. If you cannot make it to the class or change the day of the baptism please call the office and let them know.
10. If you are not baptizing here, there is a $50 dollar donation for the class and certificate.
11. Punctuality is very important, both for the class and on the day of baptism, if you arrive late you will not be allowed to baptize.
12. Please pick up your baptism certificate at the office after the ceremony.