Baptism at different parish
If you are a member of our parish or living within our church boundaries and would like to baptize your child at a different parish please complete and return the Letter of Permission form to [email protected]  

Information on Baptisms for those 6 years old and younger
Baptism at St. Martin de Porres
Step # 1: Baptism Documents

• If the PARENTS are not members of this church, a letter from the parish in which they reside or are registered must be presented, giving permission for the child to be baptized at St. Martin de Porres (SMdP). This must be done prior to registration for baptism.

 

• Complete the online Baptism Registration Form.

 

• Provide a Copy of the State birth certificate for the child being baptized.

 

• Parents and Godparents must attend a Baptismal class either at our parish or any catholic church, proof of attendance must be presented.

 

• Each Godparent must complete a Baptism Sponsor Covenant Form 

 

• Godparents must have received all the Sacraments of initiation: Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation.

 

• Single godparents must be practicing Catholics living according to the norms of the Church. Single person can not be living with someone outside of marriage.

 

• All married godparents must be married by the Catholic Church. They will be asked to provide a copy of their Church marriage certificate. 

 

• Additionally, parents and god-parents will need to receive the sacrament of Confession within a week of the baptism and receive Holy Eucharist at the Mass they are attending.
  If parents are in a non-sacramental marriage, they will not be expected to present themselves for Communion.

 
Completed documents can be dropped off at the parish office or emailed to [email protected]


Step # 2: Parent and Godparent Baptism Class

Baptism Classes are scheduled on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Click here to pre-register 

Classes will start promptly at 7:00 pm. It is recommended that people arrive at least 15 minutes prior to class. Your complete attention is required and as such, we ask parents and Godparents attend this class without children.


Step # 3: Baptism Ceremony

When Step 1 & 2 is completed, a Baptismal date will be scheduled. 

The Church calls for the Sacrament of Baptism to be administered on Sunday in the presence of the whole community.  Therefore, our parish will follow the instruction of the Church.  You can choose a weekend Mass (see dates below) to baptize your child/children and an assigned deacon to serving the Mass will administer the Baptism.  You can request another deacon if he agrees to do so.  The baptism will begin with the Rite of Reception at the beginning of the Mass and will finish after Mass.   

February Baptism Dates

More Information:
Laura Zordilla
[email protected]
512-858-5667 x205