Celebrating all our sacraments is a community event, and our community is the Parish where we live. Those who live within our parish boundaries, where at least one of the parents is Catholic, may have their child baptized here. Those who do not live within the limits of the Parish must demonstrate some prior personal or familial connection to the Parish, Fr. Marius will review the case and if approved, you may have your child baptized here. To begin the process of having your child baptized at the Parish, please REGISTER

Baptism ceremonies are typically scheduled to take place during the regular Sunday Mass. However, if there are extenuating pastoral circumstances, such as the inability to attend Sunday Mass, it is possible to arrange for your child to be baptized outside of the regular Mass schedule on a weekday. In such cases, it is important to obtain prior approval from Fr. Marius before making any arrangements for the baptism ceremony.

Here at our Parish, we require that all parents meet with the Baptismal Prep. At this class, you will learn all about the sacrament, have your questions answered, and learn successful ways to incorporate the faith into your family life. This class lasts between 60-90 minutes. Parents  are required to attend. Classes are held ones a month. Once you have completed the class you will be required to meet with Fr. Marius to set the  baptismal date.  

• A person may have one or two godparents (also called sponsors);
• if two are chosen, they must be male and female.
• be chosen by the parents,
• have the ability and the intention to fulfil the role,
• be at least 16 years of age, and...
• be a confirmed Roman Catholic, who has already received the Most Holy Eucharist,
• leading a life in harmony with the Catholic Faith (including Marriage) and will be a good role model for the one being Baptized,
• and be neither the father nor the mother of the child;
• A baptized person who belongs to another Christian community may be admitted only as a Christian witness (not a godparent) provided that there is at least one Roman Catholic godparent who fulfills the above criteria.
• A non-baptized person cannot be a witness.

If you are not married (single parent), this situation, by itself, is not a sufficient reason to delay the Baptism of your child.

If you are not married (single parent), this situation, by itself, is not a sufficient reason to delay the Baptism of your child. If you are living together, or were married in another denomination, or civilly, this is an opportunity to “bless” your marriage in the Church. During your baptismal interview this can be further discussed. Regardless, the responsibility is yours to raise the child according to the faith, a faith that is best imparted by fully living the teachings of the Church.

There is no cost to have your child baptized. Donations made to the Church are always appreciated. It is acceptable to show your appreciation to the Church with an honorarium. This should always be according to your means. The suggested honorarium is $50.

Child’s Birth Certificate