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
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2022 PRE-BAPTISM CLASS AND BAPTISM INFORMATION
(PLEASE READ REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW)

AUGUST
​ LAST DAY TO REGISTER
Tuesday, August 2, 2022

PRE-BAPTISM CLASS
Monday, August 8, 2022 at 6:30 PM

BAPTISM CEREMONY
Saturday, August 13, 2022
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
or
Saturday, August 20, 2022
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM


                                                                          

online_baptism_registration_form_-_english.pdf

online_baptism_registration_form_-_spanish.pdf


Requirements for Baptisms


INCOMPLETE PACKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

  • 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 – orginial birth certificate from a county court house.   
  • Godparent(s) –
  • SACRAMENTS NEDED:
  • baptism, first communion, confirmation certificates.  If married, marriage certificate from a Roman Catholic Church.  (ALL ORIGINALS - WE WILL MAKE COPIES)
  • Parents - No documents are required. 
  • If the baptismal class has been taken at another church, the certificate is required at registration. 
  •  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 nor 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 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