Baptism
Baptism Checklist
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Parents
- You need to complete the Baptismal Registration Form. This form must be completely filled out before you will be granted an interview.
- Baptism interviews are held on Wednesday & Thursday each week.
- Parents, and Godparents must attend a Baptism workshop either here at Immaculate Heart or another Catholic Church. (proof of attendance required). Baptismal workshop attendance is good for a three year period.
- A copy of the Birth Certificate must accompany the registration form.
- There is a $10.00 fee per family to cover expenses and the Baptismal workshop for registered parishioners. For non-registered members the fee is $15.00.
- You must give the Godparent form to the person(s) you have chosen to be a godparent for your child. After and only after they have return it to you properly and completely filled out and signed can you come in for an interview.
- There is a $10.00 fee per family to cover expenses and the Baptismal workshop for registered parishioners. For non-registered members the fee is $15.00.
- Only one godparent is necessary for your child. The godparent must be a fully initiated Roman Catholic (baptized, confirmed, received Eucharist (First Communion), at least 16 years old, and must be leading a sacramental life in harmony with the Roman Catholic Church. (can. 874). There can be no more than two godparents for a child. If you choose to have two, one must be female and the other male. The godparent must be willing to accept the respon-sibility of assisting the parents in developing the faith life of the child.
- A baptized and believing Christian from a non-Catholic Church may act as a Christian witness, along with a Roman Catholic godparent. The witnesses’ name will not be on the baptismal certificate.
Baptism Checklist
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
After all your information is received and your interview is completed, your name as well as
those of the godparents will be added to the baptismal workshop list. All this must be completed
at least three days before a scheduled baptismal workshop. Only those whose names are the
workshop list will be able to attend. The workshop coordinator cannot change or add anyone
name that is not on the list.
Your cooperation in following these guidelines are of the utmost importance and
greatly appreciated by all of us here at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
Parent’s Prayer
Heavenly Father, grant our little child
Your love
As each new day appears,
Grant us guidance
And wisdom throughout the years –
Smile down upon this baptism
And in Your loving way
Let Your presence gently bless
This little one today. We ask this