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 

Pre-Baptism Zoom Class - 6:30 PM (ENGLISH ONLY)
AT THIS TIME, CLASS IS ONLY FOR FAMILIES BAPTIZING AT ST. STEPHEN

CLASSES             BAPTISMS
November Class Dates      November Baptism Dates
Tuesday, 2nd                      Saturday, 13th  10:00AM AND 11:00 AM
                                            Saturday, 20th 9:00AM AND 10:00AM
   
December Class Dates           December Baptism Dates
Thursday 2nd                        Saturday, 11th 9:00AM  AND 11:00 AM                                                 Saturday, 18th 9:00AM  10:00AM                                                            AND 11:00 AM

Baptism Applications

online_baptism_registration_form_-_english.pdf


 online_baptism_registration_form_-_spanish.pdf

​ONE CHILD PER BAPTISM ​
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Requirements for Baptisms


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. 
  • 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 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