To begin the process, please download Infant Baptism Intake Form and submit to the Rectory with a copy of your child's birth certificate.
"Let the children come to me and do not hinder them. It is to just such as these that the kingdom of God belongs." (Mark 10:14)
Baptism is the beginning of the journey of faith for your child. Through Baptism, your child becomes part of our faith community in the Catholic church. Through your example, your child will grow to become a follower of Christ and an active member of the church. This is why we have a special program to prepare parents and to help them raise their consciousness about this important responsibility.
Age of Infant Baptism
Parents should see to it that their children are baptized within a reasonable period after birth. Arrangements for baptism should be made as soon as possible after birth, or even before birth. Once children have reached the age of reason, they would enter the Religious Education program to prepare for the sacraments of initiation, including baptism.
Baptismal Name
In Baptism, the Christian receives his/her name in the Church. This can be the name of a saint (who provides a model of charity and the assurance of his/her prayer) or it can express a Christian mystery or Christian virtue.
Pre-Baptism Instruction Class - Send Certificate of Completion to Rectory
Parents must complete the online class Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God Certification Course from Ascension Press prior to the baptism. The course includes videos with Fr. Mike Schmitz, an online digital Parent's Guide, Assessment Quizzes for each session, and a Completion Certificate at the end of the course to send to the rectory to certify attendance. The course consists of a number of sections which you can complete at your pace, allowing time to ponder the material between sections. The course can be purchased for $9.95 at:
ONLINE BAPTISM CLASS - ORDER LINK
Requirements for Parents:
Requirements for Godparents:
Godparent must be a fully initiated member of the Catholic Church (Baptism-Eucharist-Confirmation), over the age of 16, who practices the faith. If they are married, their marriage must be recognized by the Catholic Church (ordinarily by taking place in the Catholic Church).
A second godparent, of the opposite sex, may also be chosen. If they are baptized in another Christian tradition, they would serve as a “Christian Witness.”
A parent cannot serve as a godparent for their child.
Baptismal Offering
We ask you to help contribute to the ongoing support of the Church with a suggested donation of $150 per child, You will be given an envelope to place your gift at the time your child is baptized.
Summary of Steps for having your child baptized:
Download Baptism Registration Forms (below). After completing the Forms and attaching a copy of your child’s birth certificate, return them to the Rectory Office.
Take time to prayerfully consider the selection of Godparents, knowing that their role is sacred. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, godparents are called to set an example for your child, help hand on the faith, and have a lifelong relationship of prayer, faith sharing and love. To learn more, please see the Infant Baptism Form (see link below). Please be sure that godparent or godparents meet the requirments to serve. Their Sponsor Form is to be completed at their local parish and then sent to our rectory.
Parents complete Pre-Baptism Instruction (see above) and submit certificate of completion to our rectory.
Once you have completed the Pre-Baptism Instruction and submitted all the necessary paperwork, you may schedule your child’s Baptism by calling during office hours.