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Baptism"And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters."
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The God who created us is a Father to us all, but He desires to bring us into a special relationship with Himself through Baptism! Jesus goes out of His way time and time again to encourage us to be washed in the waters of life and welcomed into new life with Him. Even though we might not look any different, we have been transformed on the inside into creatures newly capable of love and worship. In a special way, Jesus asked us to “let the little children come to [Him],” and we are thrilled every time a new, little soul joins the ranks of the Catholic Church!
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Infant baptism
Congratulations! We rejoice at the birth (or coming birth) of your child and that you desire they be born into God's family through the sacrament of Baptism.
To have your baby baptized:1) Please fill out the 0-6 years old baptismal info form below (see "0-6 years old baptism form")
2) Please sign up to attend a baptism class (if required*) OR send appropriate* completion certificate to [email protected]
Our next baptism classes are:
Apr. 5, 2025 from 10:00-11:30 AM | Please click here to sign up for the class. (Please enter the office door near the circle drive of the church)
May. 5, 2025 from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM | Please click | Please click here to sign up for the class. (Please come to the church.)
3) Watch the Godparent Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK8i4zp37HQ
***This video counts for the baptism class for godparents noted on the form below. It only counts for godparents***
4) Have the godparents watch the godparent video
5) fill out the Godparent Form (click here for PDF)
6) Send the completed Godparent Form to [email protected] at least 2 weeks before the scheduled baptism. If the forms are not received, we will have to reschedule the baptism.
8) Beginning July 1st, 2025, you can sign up for a baptism slot at this link. Multiple people may sign up for the same slot. Baptisms occur at 10:40 AM on Sundays. You must sign up at least a month in advance, and complete your baptism class before signing up. Otherwise, you will be asked to sign up for a different date.
9) You can sign up for baptism slot here: https://calendar.app.google/mfx7qS55r9f6ocAK8
10) Beginning June 10, 2025, you should receive a baptismal certificate at the baptism. If you do not receive one, please reach out to [email protected] and we will send you one in the mail. This certificate is important to keep on record for the reception of other sacraments, such as first communion, confirmation, and marriage.
Thank you! Please see the FAQs below, and reach out to [email protected] if you have any additional questions.
*Baptism classes are required only for those who have not completed one in the last 4 years. If you have completed your baptism class in the past 4 years, please send a copy of your certificate to [email protected]
FAQs
Do I have to wait until my baby is born to do baptismal prep?
Not at all! In fact, we encourage parents to complete all of the baptismal preparation process before birth in order to have the baby baptized as soon as possible. We understand that many are unable to do this, however.
Godparent questions? Please see this 5 minute video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK8i4zp37HQ
What are the requirements for godparents?- You may choose up to two godparents.
- If you choose to have only one godparent, they may be male or female.
- Godparents can be relatives but not parents or legal guardians.
- Godparents must be at least 16 years old.
- Two godparents do not need to be married to one another.
- Two godparents may consist of one male or one female, two males or two females together are not allowed to be godparents*
- At least one of the Godparents must be a Catholic who:
- has received all of the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation).
- is attempting to live out their faith through prayer, going to Mass and Confession, being part of their faith community, and loving one another, including those in need.
- is either married within the Church or unmarried, divorced or widowed and not living with a partner
- For the second godparent, you may choose a non-Catholic Christian. Designated as a "Christian witness,” they will participate in the baptism with the other godparent. A Christian witness is permitted as long as you have one Catholic godparent.
- You may have as many Christian Witnesses as you like. These can be referred to as godparents to the child. However, you must have at least one eligible godparent.
- The Christian witness must be:
- baptized
- attempting to live out their faith through prayer, going to Church and being part of their faith community, and loving one another, including those in need.
- If a godparent cannot be present at the baptism, they may be represented by proxy. The proxy can be Catholic or a Christian of another denomination. The godparent may designate the proxy on the Godparent Form.
- The selection of godparents may not be changed after the baptism.
- *You may have as many people listed as Christian witnesses as you would like. Such Christian Witnesses can be referred to as godparents by the parents to the child. However, only two people can be officially listed on the baptismal certificate as godparents, and they must be of different sexes and meet all of the godparent requirements.
Do we have to raise the child in the Catholic Faith?
Yes. To see the requirements for raising someone in the faith, click here.
Do both parents have to be catholic?
Nope! Technically, neither of the parents have to be Catholic. However, they must intend to raise their child in the Catholic faith. As long as one parent is able to raise the child in the catholic faith, baptism is permitted.
Do I have to be married in the Church in order to have my child baptized?
No. As long as one parent intends to raise the child in the catholic faith the child can be baptized.
Do I have to complete a baptism course?
Yes. If you have not completed a baptism course in the past four years, you will be required to do so. If you completed your course over four years ago, you will need to complete another one.
Do I have to be a member of the parish to have my child baptized or go through baptism classes here?
We strongly encourage everyone to reach out to the church whose parish boundary they are in. Please find your parish via this website: https://archden.org/boundaries/
If you live within our parish boundaries, we are glad to have you. If you live outside of our parish boundaries and are not a member of our parish, please reach out to [email protected] to discuss your reasons for choosing St. Vincent's for baptism. Reach out to info@saintvincents.org if you would like to become a member of our parish!
What is a typical donation to the parish for a baptism?
In no way is a donation required, and no one will be disappointed if you do not donate! That said, people generally give a small amount both to the church and the minister. The general range for both is $25-$100, and people are invited to give according to their means.
Other questions?
Please reach out to [email protected]
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Child and teen baptism
Congratulations! We rejoice that your child or teen desires to enter the Catholic Church through the sacrament of Baptism.
We have a specialized program for the baptism of children over the age of 7. Please email Kolbe Peloquin at [email protected] to make a plan that works for your family.
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ADULT BAPTISM
Congratulations! We rejoice that you are interested in joining the Catholic Church through the sacrament of Baptism.
Adults receive Baptism in the Catholic Church through a process called the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA). Visit our OCIA page through the button below for more information.
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Baptism Form (Please fill out the form above; do not fill out this form unless you have been instructed to do so.)
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