Infant Baptisms

COVID 19 Policies for Baptismal Classes
Parent's Application for Infant Baptism

Frequently Asked Questions about Godparents

SEPTEMBER BAPTISMS ARE NOW CLOSED.

NEXT BAPTISMS: JANUARY 2021
REGISTRATIONS BEGIN: NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Please call the parish office for more information. 

Parents & Child:

1. Parents must have the long-form birth certificate of the child. The child must be under the age of 7.
2. One or both parents must live within our St. Joseph Church boundaries. If not they must get a written letter of permission from their respective Catholic Church before proceeding with preparations.
3. The mother or the father of the child must register the child, download the application from our parish website, fill it out, and bring it to the parish office. We ask that you bring the long-form birth certificate of the child (no copies please) along with your application. The Parent Oath will also be filled out at the office. 
4. Parents must participate in Baptismal Preparation Classes to baptize at St. Joseph Catholic Church. At this time, we are not accepting class certificates for parents from other parishes.  The next baptismal class schedule and baptismal date will be given to you at the time of registration.

1. Godparents must be active Catholics and have their Sacraments of Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation. If they are married they must be married by the Catholic Church. If single, they must not be living or cohabiting with anyone. No Exceptions.
2. Although it is preferred to have two (2) Godparents, a male, and a female, only one (1) Godparent is necessary.
3. A godparent must attend Pre Baptismal Preparation Classes. If they live in the area (the RGV), they must attend classes at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with the parents. If they live outside the Rio Grande Valley, they must take Baptismal Classes at their local parish. They must submit to the office a written letter or certificate from the parish in which they took classes. Call the parish office for more information or if you have any questions.

ALL LETTERS OR ITEMS ARE TO BE TURNED IN BY THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATIONS.
 

BAPTISMAL SCHEDULE 2021

NEXT BAPTISMS: SEPTEMBER 2021
REGISTRATIONS BEGIN: AUGUST 5, 2021
TO BAPTIZE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Please call the parish office for more information.