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Information on Baptism of Infants
Step # 1: Baptism Documents
Please fill out the Baptism Registration Form & Baptism Sponsor Covenant Form for each Godparent and once completed, bring to the office along with:
- 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.
- Copy of the State birth certificate for the child being baptized.
- Single godparents must be practicing Catholics living according to the norms of the Church.
- All married godparents must be married by the Catholic Church. A copy of their Church marriage certificate must be presented. (See top of Baptism Sponsor Covenant).
- Godparents must have received all the Sacraments of initiation: Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation.
Step # 2: Parent and Godparent Class
When Step #1 has been completed register for the Baptism Class at least 1 week in advance.
Parents and Godparents must attend a Baptismal class. If class is taken in another parish, proof of attendance must be presented. Classes will be scheduled on the following dates and months from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. You must register to attend the classes. Space is limited.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 to attend this class without children.
January 17th
March 21st
May 16th
July 18th
September 19th
November 14th
Step # 3: Baptism Ceremony
When Step 1 & 2 is completed, a Baptismal date will be scheduled.
- Baptisms are celebrated on the last Saturday of the month, two months after the baptism classes have been completed, at 6:30 pm after the 5:00 pm Mass.
More Information:
Mary Gomez
office@stmartindp.org
512-858-5667 x201