“Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”-Matthew 28:19
Baptism in the Church
Jesus was baptized and taught his Apostles to do likewise. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons and daughters of God. We become members of the Body of Christ as we are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission. We can’t wait to welcome your child into the life of Christ and our Church through Baptism. To get started, please fill out the baptism inquiry form and our team will reach out to you.
Baptism for Adults
If you’re an adult seeking Baptism or thinking about becoming Christian, your next step is a program we call Becoming Catholic. Click the following button for more information specifically on the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will need to fill out a baptism inquiry form above. You will be contacted with information regarding our baptism preparation program and scheduling your child’s baptism.
Yes. At least one parent of the child must be a baptized Catholic.
Parents must participate in our baptism preparation program, regardless of having a child previously baptized.
Once parents have completed the baptism preparation program, you will be able to schedule the baptism date. A date will not be scheduled until later in the preparation process.
No you do not need to be members of the parish to be baptized at our church. However, if you are from a different parish, we will need a letter of permission from your home parish to receive baptism here.
The norm is to have a communal baptism celebration at one of our weekend Masses. The sacrament of Baptism is the first of the sacraments of initiation into the Roman Catholic faith. This community would like to welcome you and to share in the privilege of raising your child in the faith. As such, the community is very much a part of this celebration.
Yes. Since the godparents’ role is to assist the parents in raising the child as a Catholic, their selection is a very important decision.
Canon 874 states that to serve as a godfather or godmother, the following conditions must be met:
* Be Sixteen years of age or older;
* Be a Catholic who has received the Sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and the Blessed Eucharist). And live a life coherent with the faith;
* Be free from any canonical penalty imposed or declared;
* Be neither the father nor the mother of the one to be baptized.
The Godparents’ updated Baptismal Certificate or Sacrament Record must be provided prior to the baptism.
Christians (for example, a baptized Anglican) may serve as a Christian Witness, if they can provide their Baptism Certificate.
A Catholic who is only baptized and not confirmed may not serve as either a Godparent or a Christian Witness, as is ruled in Canon Law. And, naturally, a non-Catholic or non-Christian may not serve as Godparent or Witness at all either.
Any godparent must be 16 years of age or older.
There may be no more than two godparents for a child. Additionally, godparents must be a godmother (female) and a godfather (male); there may not be, for example, two godmothers, or two godfathers.
A family may also choose to have just one godparent, but that godparent must be a baptized AND confirmed Catholic.
While it is best practice to have both godparents in attendance at the baptism, in extraordinary circumstances, you may arrange to have a godparent by proxy. Please indicate your need for a proxy on the baptism registration form or at your initial meeting with the priest, should this be an issue you expect to face (for example, a godparent who lives overseas). The chosen proxy must also fulfill requirements for a godparent (a baptized and confirmed Catholic over 16 who is not the parent of the child). Should you have difficulty in arranging a suitable proxy, our church can provide a delegate to fulfill the duty.