Sacrament of Baptism
“And when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on Him; and behold, a voice from heaven, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.””
What is the Sacrament of Baptism?
Congratulations on the great gift of your child!
As parents, you want to love, protect, and provide for your precious child. So does the Almighty God! The Sacrament of Baptism, is the way in which the All-loving Father has shared His own life with us and restored us back to Him, by cleansing us from original sin. Baptism is the greatest gift and protection you can give to your child. Baptism is the gateway for all the other Sacraments. If you would like to know more about what the Catholic Church teaches on the Sacrament of Baptism, check out our Resources section below.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teach us that:
1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church, and made sharers in her mission.
St. Vincent Ferrer made it clear: “Every baptized person should consider that it is in the womb of the Church where he is transformed from a child of Adam to a child of God.”
Baptismal Preparation for children under 7yr
It’s very easy to get your child baptized; here are the steps to follow:
Fill out the pre-baptismal registration form.
Attend the Baptism class.
Provide a copy of the birth certificate.
Register with our parish if you are not registered anywhere.
For more information about how to proceed, read our FAQs section below or contact Claudia Torres.
Claudia Torres
FAQs for Baptism of children under 7yr
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The Baptism of children is usually celebrated during the fourth Saturday and Sunday Masses of the month. Spanish baptisms are celebrated during Spanish Sunday Mass at 2pm.
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Parents seeking to have their children baptized must register their child by filling out a pre-baptismal registration form at least 4 weeks before our monthly Baptism class.
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Parents need to:
(1) Bring a copy of child's birth certificate.
(2) Take a baptism class.
(3) Fill out a pre-baptismal registration form.
(4) Provide a copy of baptism class completion certificate.
(5) Register with our parish if not registered anywhere, or provide corresponding paperwork from your registered parish.
(6) If applicable, provide a copy of legal custody documents and/or adoption documents.
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The requirements to be godparents are:
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Received the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist) in the Catholic Church.
Be in good standing in the Catholic Church.
If married, must be married in the Catholic Church.
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Second sponsor may be a baptized non-Catholic acting as a witness of the Baptism.
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Having a prayer life and personal relationship with Jesus.
Living a Sacramental life, coming regularly to Mass and Confession.
Take the preparations class offered by the Parish.
Using the Formed platform to educate yourself on the Sacrament of Baptism.
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Donation is suggested.
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They will need to attend the Baptismal class in their Parish and get a good standing letter from the Parish where they’re registered, email/mail the certificate them with the seal from the Parish.
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Yes, but they need to have received the Sacraments of initiation (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation) and present proof of them.
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Sacred Heart Parish celebrates Baptism only in the communitarian context, during Mass.
Resources
Learn more about the Sacrament of Baptism and your faith from trusted theologians.