Baptism

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“By God’s gift through water and the Holy Spirit we are reborn to  everlasting life. In his goodness, may he continue to pour out his blessings upon these sons and daughters of his. May he make them always, wherever they may be, faithful members of his holy people. May he send his peace upon all  who are gathered here, in Christ Jesus our Lord."
- RITE OF  BAPTISM 
 


Our Next Baptism Schedule will be posted late March 2021
(Reminder, there will be no baptisms during lent)

PRE-BAPTISM ZOOM CLASS (ENGLISH ONLY)



 DATES OF BAPTISM







WE ARE ONLY ALLOWED 10 PERSONS PER BAPTISM.  THIS INCLUDES PRIEST OR DEACON AND CHILD.


online_registration_form_-_spanish.pdf

online_registration_form_-_english.pdf

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Baptism Requirements
INCOMPLETE PACKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  IF A PACKET IS EMAILED INCOMPLETE REGISTRATION WILL NOT PROCESSED AND THE CHILD WILL NOT REGISTERED FOR BAPTISM CEREMONY

  • We require the parents and godparents to attend baptismal preparation class.  The classes can be taken at another parish, but  the church must be located in the US.  We will not accept classes from Mexico. 
  • At the time of registration the following documents are required to be emailed.  
  • Completed application.
  • Child – birth certificate from a county court house.   
  • Godparent(s) – baptism, first communion, confirmation certificates.  If married, marriage certificate from a Roman Catholic Church.  ‘
  • Parents - No documents are required. 
  • If the baptismal class has been taken at another church, a copy of the certificate is required. 
  •  If the godparent is married (to each other or someone else), he or she needs to be married by the Roman Catholic Church.  
  • A godparent who has been married in the Catholic Church and later divorced, but never remarried or living with a partner may be a godparent.  
  • If the godparents are single, they cannot be living with a partner.   
  • Only one godparent is required.  If two will participate, they must be male and a female, (not 2 males or 2 females) NO EXCEPTIONS.   
  • A letter of permission is needed for the parents & godparents baptizing here at St. Stephen who resides or belongs to another parish or is coming from out of town.  
  • There is a $40.00 fee  (per child)- which includes the following;  Baptismal preparation class for the parents and godparents and Baptism ceremony.
  • Class is valid for 2 years