Application Process:

• Each child requires a separate application.
• Children must be 6 years of age or younger. For children 7 years or older, please inquire about RCIA classes for baptism.

Application Submission:

• Submit your application as soon as possible. Spots are not held without completed applications.
• We do not accept applications the week of the baptism.
• To reserve a date, submit the application(s) along with a copy of your child’s birth certificate or hospital letter.

Completing the Application:

• Please return the completed application along with the child’s birth certificate.
• Indicate your language preference for the baptism: English, Spanish, or Bilingual.

Private Baptism Details:

• Dates and times for private baptisms are provided upon request.
• The stipend for a private baptism is $250, payable by credit card over the phone or cash payment at the office.
• Full payment of $250 is required to secure your spot.
• Additional siblings incur a fee of $125 each.
• Additional family members (excluding siblings) are charged $150 each.
• The next available date for a private baptism is in June 2024.

Group Baptism Details:

• Group baptisms occur on the first and second Saturday of each month at 10am.
• The stipend for a group baptism is $125, payable in full to secure your spot.
• Dates and times for group baptisms are as follows:
  • 1st Saturday of the month at 10am in English (Next available: Saturday, 4/6/24 @ 10am, 07/05/24 @ 10am)
  • 2nd Saturday of the month at 10am in Spanish (Next available: Saturday, 6/8/24 @ 10am, 7/13/24 @ 10am)

Virtual Baptism Classes:

• Virtual baptism classes have commenced, and you will be notified of your class date.
• Father incorporates the class into the baptism celebration, and participation is highly recommended.

Godparent Requirements:

• Godparents must be Catholic and in good standing, having received all three sacraments: baptism, first communion, and confirmation.
• If married, godparents must be married through the Catholic Church.
• While you can have multiple godparents listed on the baptism certificate, only one male and one female Catholic godparent will be recorded in our baptism registry book.