Parents: The parents, or at least one of them, or the person who legitimately takes the place of a parent, must give consent. There must be a founded hope, that the child will be raised in the Catholic faith (or the baptism should be delayed until such hope exists). At least one parent should be a Catholic attempting to live their faith and intending that the child become a fully initiated member of the Catholic Church (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation).

- Be Registered and Active Members of our community for three months or more.
- Complete Baptism Preparation Catechesis.
- Meet with a Baptism Advocate after Mass. 
- Complete Baptism Registration Form.
- Provide a copy of the child’s birth certificate.

Godparents:  Only one Godparent is required, but you may select two. If there are two, they must be one female and on male. Godparents must be 16 years or older. A parent cannot also act as a Godparent.

Godparents play an important role in raising the child in the faith, and hence must be good examples of the Catholic Faith.  At least one Godparent must be fully initiated and be an active practicing Catholic; that is, they must have received the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation, be regularly attending Mass and participating in the sacraments, and if also married, must be sacramentally married, that is they must be married in the church. 

A second Godparent does not have to be Catholic but must be a Baptized Christian. (In this case, they are referred to more correctly as “Christian Witnesses.”)

If a Godparent cannot be present at the Baptism, the parents may choose a proxy (Christian witness) to stand in for him or her. Proxies do not replace the role of godparent. The proxy must be a Baptized Christian but is not required to attend a pre-Baptism class.

If Godparents do not live locally, they may attend a baptismal preparation class offered at a parish near their home.  Please submit to the church office a certificate from the baptismal preparation class and a letter of good-standing are needed from their parish indicating that they are qualified to be a Godparent.