Sacrament of Baptism

"The fruit of Baptism, or baptismal grace, is a rich reality that includes forgiveness of original sin and all personal sins, birth into the new life by which man becomes an adoptive son of the Father, a member of Christ and a temple of the Holy Spirit.  By this very fact the person baptized is incorporated into the Church, the Body of Christ, and made a sharer in the priesthood of Christ."  CCC1279


Baptismal Seminars are on the first Thursday of every month at 7pm in Classroom 1 
led by Fr. Lamar. This is required preparation for parents and godparents.

The Baptismal date is scheduled by Fr. Lamar.

Call the parish office to receive an information packet and registration form. A copy of the child's birth certificate or adoption papers must be included with the registration form.  Parents who wish to have their children baptized should be practicing the faith they want to pass on to their child. 

At least one godparent must also be active, confirmed and practicing their faith regularly.  

At least one parent and one godparent must attend a baptismal seminar within three years of baby’s baptism. Please notify the office prior to the birth of your child. 

Download a copy of the Baptismal Candidate Profile.

Download a copy of the Godparent Testimonial Form "Eligibility Form". 

Please call the Parish Office for more information.


 CHECKLIST of documentation needed for the Rite of Baptism:

• Copy of child's birth certificate
• Baptismal Profile Sheet with Saint's name
• Signed godparent testimonial with the bottom portion filled out by parish priest or a separate letter stating the same information
• Copy of godparent's Confirmation certificate
• Letter of attendance of Baptismal Seminar within 3 years by a least 1 parent and 1 godparent
• Must be registered in our parish or have written permission from the priest of the registered parish.

******Eligibility to be a Baptism Sponsor (Godparent) includes the following: (must fill out Testimonial Form found above)

1. Must be mature enough to undertake the responsibility and at least one must attend an approved Baptism seminar. 

2. Must have received the three Sacraments of initiation, namely: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation 

3. Must be no less than 16 years of age 

4. Must believe all that the Catholic Church believes and teaches, and truly make a serious effort to live a good moral life worthy of imitation; and sees to the religious instruction of his/her family 

5. Must be an actively practicing Catholic, participating at Mass on Sundays and Holydays of Obligation, and receiving the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation regularly 

6. Must be canonically free to carry out this office (This means that Catholics publicly living in an invalid marriage [not according to Catholic Church regulations] and those that are co-habitating [living together without marriage] cannot serve as a sponsor).