BAPTISM

Unbaptized children or teenagers ages 7 – 17 years old can prepare for the Sacraments through the RCIA process adapted for children and youth.

Guidelines for Infant Baptism Preparation
We are only accepting active registered members of the parish and those living within our parish boundaries. Parents and Godparents we need all your attention during class.
No children are allowed in class. No exceptions. We do not offer childcare.
If Godparents are married, they must be married by the Catholic Church and bring proof.
Single Godparents must be at least sixteen years old and have received all
three sacraments of initiation and bring proof. 
Your commitment and openness to baptismal preparation will help develop
the faith-life of your child as they mature.
 
Who Can Be a Godparent/Sponsor

To be admitted to the role of sponsor, a person must:

• Be designated as sponsor and have the qualifications and intention of performing this role.
• Be at least 16 years old.
• Be a Catholic who has been confirmed and has already received the sacrament of the Eucharist and leads a life in harmony with the faith and role to be undertaken.
• If married, they must have been married in the Catholic Church, or in a marriage recognized by the Catholic Church.
• Has to be a minimum of one godparent, maximum of two. If there are to be two godparents, one must be male and the other female.
• Attend Pre-baptismal class as well at the parish where baptism will take place or submit a letter of attendance at another parish.
• Not be the father or mother of the one being baptized.

Note: a baptized person who belongs to a non-Catholic faith community may be admitted as a Christian witness together with a Catholic sponsor.