Information on Infant Baptisms

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. 

Completed documents can be dropped off at the parish office or emailed to communications@stmartindp.org


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 any weekend Mass 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.   

More Information:
Laura Zordilla
communications@stmartindp.org
512-858-5667 x205