Baptism

Preparation Classes

Baptism Preparation classes are typically held once a month on Thursday evenings. Parents and Godparents are required to attend prior to a child’s Baptism.

Godparents

Godparents must be practicing Catholics and in good standing with the Catholic Church. Therefore, we need the following:

• Copies of his/her Baptism Certificate with notation of First Communion and Confirmation
• A letter from his/her pastor stating that he/she is in good standing and active in their parish church.
• Written proof stating he/she has been to a Baptismal Preparation Class
• Godparents are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation Class

There must be a Godparent: only a Catholic can be a Godparent sponsoring a child into the Catholic Church. However, a non-Catholic who is a baptized Christian can be a “Christian witness.” (Note: only the names of Godparents are included in the church’s official sacramental records.)

Christian witnesses need to provide the following:

• Proof of Baptism.
• Letter from his/her pastor stating they are in good standing and active in his/her church.

  These papers must be submitted no later than two weeks prior to the child’s baptism.