The Sacrament of Baptism
For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship.
Baptism is celebrated once per month for dates check online calendar. Diocesan policy requires attendance at a baptismal preparation course. Please contact the rectory office for details. Pre-registration is required for courses. Courses may be taken prior to the birth of the baby.
Qualifications to be a godparent:
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They must be a Confirmed, practicing Catholic, 16 years or older.
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They must intend to fulfill their role to be a model of faith for your child.
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Though most choose a godfather and a godmother, only one godparent is required.
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There is to be only one male sponsor or one female sponsor or one of each. It is not permissible to have two godparents of the same gender.
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A baptized person of another Christian faith, baptized using the Trinitarian Formula, may be chosen to be a Christian Witness if the other godparent is a Confirmed, practicing Catholic.
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If one godparent meets the requirements of eligibility please know that it does not mean that:
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the other godparent can be a Catholic who has not yet been Confirmed
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the other godparent can be a Catholic in an invalid marriage
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the other godparent can be a Catholic who is not living out their faith
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There is no designation of a person as an honorary godparent.
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A person cannot be removed from the baptismal records as a godparent when the relationship with that person may change later in life. This is a permanent spiritual relationship.