The Sacrament of Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit — the door, which gives access to all the other sacraments. Through Baptism, we are freed from sin and reborn as children of God; we become members of Christ and are incorporated into the Church where we are made sharers in her mission: Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word. (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1213)

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Baptism is the beginning of the journey of faith for your child. Through baptism, your child will receive the Holy Spirit and becomes a disciple, a follower of Christ and a member of God’s family, the Church. It is your responsibility as the child’s parents to be the role models for your child on this journey of faith. This is why we have a special program to prepare the parents and godparents and to help them raise their consciousness about this important responsibility that God has entrusted to them.
 

PREPARATION

Parents should see to it that their children are baptized within a reasonable period after birth. Arrangements for baptism should be made as soon as possible after birth, or even before the birth of the child.

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Parents must come to the Rectory Office to pick-up an application, or download, print and complete the below application form. Date is assigned by the priest once the paperwork is submitted. Online pre-baptismal class is available at: lacatholics.org/baptism or class can be taken in person. Certificates for online pre-baptismal class will be issued at once when class is completed and sent to the recipients email.

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         Requirements for Baptism - English                                     Requirements for Baptism - Spanish

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         Baptism Application Form - English                                      Baptism Application Form - Spanish

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         Godparent Form for Infant Baptism - English                     Godparent Form for Infant Baptism - Spanish

 

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One application form must be filled out per child, one form for the godmother, and one form for the godfather (even if the godparents are a married couple). Godparents are required to take the Godparent form to their local parish and have it signed and sealed by the pastor.

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Call the Parish Office at (909) 629-4101 for questions or completing and submitting the Contact Us - Baptism form below.

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