Preparing parents and Godparents for the formation of their child’s faith.
Baptismal preparation classes are held the second Sunday of every month at 3:00 pm, in St Dominic classroom.
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated in the Church on the third Sunday of the month at 3:00 pm.
Requirements:
- 1. Register one month prior, for the baptismal class and baptism in the parish office by bringing a copy of the child’s birth certificate, the suggested donation of $60 (Once you register the money is not refundable, you can only change the date) and completing an application.
- 2. The Godparents must be at least 16 years of age and be confirmed, practicing Catholics. (If the Godparents are a couple, we will need a copy of their marriage certificate from the church.)
- 3. **Catholics publicly living in an invalid marriage (not according to the Church regulations) and those who are cohabitating (living together without marriage) are ineligible to be Godparents. **
- 4. Both parents and Godparents must fulfill the Baptismal Class pre-requisite by attending a baptismal class here or at another parish. If you do attend the class somewhere else, we will need a copy of the class certificate.
- 5. If the parents are not registered here at our parish, we will need the letter of Permission to Baptize here from the parish the parents are registered at or live closest to.
