Infant Baptisms

BAPTISMAL REQUIREMENTS

Parents & Child:

1. Parents must have the long-form birth certificate of the child. The child must be under the age of 7.
2. Parents must first attend a mandatory meeting with Father Gregory T. Labus to begin any or all preparation for Baptism. Registrations for meetings usually begin a month before, you must register to attend.
3. 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.
4. Parents must participate in all Baptismal Preparation Classes to baptize at St. Joseph Catholic Church

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. A godparent must attend at least 6 hours of Pre Baptismal Preparation Classes preferably with the parents, if this is not possible they are asked to bring in a written letter or certificate from the parish in which they took classes.
3. Although it is preferred to have two (2) Godparents, only one (1) Godparent is necessary.

ALL LETTERS OR ITEMS NOT TURNED IN AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION ARE DUE TWO (2) WEEKS BEFORE BAPTISM DATE. 


 

BAPTISMAL SCHEDULE 2020

March 2020 (English)
Registrations will begin on Monday, February 3, 2020

May 2020 (Spanish)
Registrations will begin on Monday, March 16, 2020
Last Day to Register: April 13, 2020