Baptism Requirments

Key Documents Required

• Copy of Child's Birth Certificate
• Marriage Certificat (If applicable)
• Sacramental Documentations: Copy of Baptisimal, First Communion, and Confirmation certificates. All three required from the Godparents.
• Godparent Affadavit of Eligbility Certificates (required of both Godparents from the Godparent's home parish signed by their parish priest)
• Baptisimal preperation class certificate (required of both the parents and Godparents.

Requirment for parents

• Intent: Must have a "reasonable hope" or promise to raise the child in the Catholic faith.
• Resgistration: Usually required to be registered and active members of the parish.
• Preperation: Must attend a Baptisimal Class.
• Documentation: Parish must recieve a copy of Child's birth certificate and Baptismal Class Certificate of completion. 

Requirments for Godparents (Sponcers)

• Number: At least one Godparent, with a maximum of two (one male, and one female).
• Age: Must be at least 16 years old.
• Initiation: Must not be the biological parents. Must have recieved all three sacrments of initiation: Baptisim, First Holy Communion, Confirmation.
• Practice: Must be actively living their faith, attending Mass, and, if married, married within the Catholic Church. Not married civilly outside the church, or cohabitating.
• Sacremental Documentation: Parish office must recieve a copy of the Baptisimal, First Holy Communion, amd Confirmation certificates of both Godparents.
• Other Documentation: Parish Office needs to recieve a copy of Baptisimal Class Certificate of completion and Affidavit of Eligibility Certificate.

To schedule a Baptism or learn more about preparation requirements, please contact the parish office:

Parish Office: (575) 586-0470
Rectory: (575) 586-4870