Congratulations! You have chosen to give your child the gift of Baptism into our Catholic Church. In order to assure the child s faith will be nurtured after Baptism, and to help us facilitate the Baptism itself, the following preparation is required: An infant may be baptized only with: (1) the consent of the parent(s) or responsible guardian (2) the assurance of Catholic upbringing. A child 7 years or older will be prepared for Baptism through the Religious Education program. Parents must be registered, contributing (through offering envelopes) parishioners of Sacred Heart parish for at least 3 months prior to the Baptism process. At least one parent must be a practicing Catholic (regular Mass attendance). If the parents were not married in the Catholic Church, we will explore the possibility of having the marriage blessed. Both the parents (even if one is not Catholic) and the godparents must attend a Baptism Seminar. Godparents may attend a Baptism Seminar in their own parish, and provide proof of their attendance. If either parents or godparents have attended a Baptism seminar within the last two years and provide proof of attendance, they need not attend again. Only one godparent is required but if two are desired, one must be male and one female. At least one godparent must be a practicing Catholic who has received the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. Godparents must contact their parish to complete and return the attached Sponsor Certificate Form. Please follow these steps to ensure the Baptism process goes smoothly: (1) Obtain a Baptism Registration form from our parish office. (2) Call Deacon Bob and Mary Griffin, (619) 437-7131, for an interview appointment. (3) Bring completed Baptism Registration Form to the scheduled interview. The Sponsor Certificate Forms must be received prior to the Baptism. (4) Attend Baptism Seminar.
BAPTISM REGISTRATION FORM Baptismal Seminar Date Baptism Date (tentative) Name of Child (First) (Middle) (Last) Date of Birth City/State of Birth Father s Name Religion (First) (Last) Mother s Name Religion (First) (Maiden) (Last) Parents Home Address Phone (Home) (Cell Phone) (Work) Email Address: Parents married? Yes No In the Catholic Church? Yes No If married in the Church, name of Church Address of Church Are parents registered at Sacred Heart? Yes No Are parents active members of Sacred Heart? Yes No Has the child been privately baptized? Yes No Please use space provided to state why you want to have your child baptized in the Catholic Church: Father: Mother:
GODPARENTS Godparents, together with parents, present the child to the Church for baptism. The selection of two godparents is customary, but only one, either male or female, is required for baptism. If two godparents are chosen, one should be male and one female. A Godparent must: - be a fully initiated Catholic (having received Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation) - have completed the sixteenth (16th) year of age - be a practicing Catholic leading a life in harmony with the Catholic faith - if married, must be married in the Catholic faith A Christian, baptized in another faith tradition, may not serve as godparent, but may serve as a witness along with the Catholic godparent. Godparent s Name Religion Address Single Married Married in the Catholic Church? Yes No Received Confirmation? Yes No Represented by Proxy? Yes No Active member in a Catholic Church? Yes No Name of Church _ City/State The following person is a Godparent Christian Witness Name Religion Address Answer the following questions only if you are Catholic: Single Married Married in the Catholic Church? Yes No Received Confirmation? Yes No Represented by Proxy? Yes No Active member in a Catholic Church? Yes No Name of Church _ City/State
***************TO BE COMPLETED BY INTERVIEWER**************** Interviewer _ Date Status: Active parishioner ready for seminar New parishioner ready for seminar Submitted Baptism Registration Form Submitted Godparent Certificate Forms Comments:_ FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Sacrament administered by Actual Date of Baptism.. Date Logged in Book. Date Certificate Mailed..
GODPARENT CERTIFICATE FORM Please read the following carefully, sign and have your parish priest certify. The Church requires that all those who assume the responsibilities and obligations for the Sacrament of Baptism practice their religion faithfully and are exemplary in their conduct as members of the Roman Catholic Church. This is to certify that I, (Godparent s Name) who resides at (Godparent s Address) and am a member of the faith community listed below, accept the invitation to be a godparent at the Baptism of: (Candidate s Name). I affirm that I am fully initiated Catholic Christian through the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. I am over sixteen (16) years of age, a practicing Catholic participate in Mass and other Sacraments regularly, believe and live according to the Church s teachings, and, if married, have done so in accord with Church Law. If I have children, I am rearing or have reared them in the Catholic faith by preparing them for reception of the Sacraments and enrolling them in a religious education program. I agree to support and guide this candidate, most especially by my own Catholic example, my witness and through my prayers. I will participate fully in any portion of the candidate s preparation program that involved godparents. I agree to support and guide this candidate as he or she continues to grow as a full and active member of the Catholic community. (Godparent s Signature) Priest s Certification This is to certify that (Godparent s Name) is in good standing in this parish, is qualified as a worthy godparent for the Sacrament of Baptism and attended a Baptismal Seminar on. SEAL Pastor Church
GODPARENT CERTIFICATE FORM Please read the following carefully, sign and have your parish priest certify. The Church requires that all those who assume the responsibilities and obligations for the Sacrament of Baptism practice their religion faithfully and are exemplary in their conduct as members of the Roman Catholic Church. This is to certify that I, (Godparent s Name) who resides at (Godparent s Address) and am a member of the faith community listed below, accept the invitation to be a godparent at the Baptism of: (Candidate s Name). I affirm that I am fully initiated Catholic Christian through the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. I am over sixteen (16) years of age, a practicing Catholic participate in Mass and other Sacraments regularly, believe and live according to the Church s teachings, and, if married, have done so in accord with Church Law. If I have children, I am rearing or have reared them in the Catholic faith by preparing them for reception of the Sacraments and enrolling them in a religious education program. I agree to support and guide this candidate, most especially by my own Catholic example, my witness and through my prayers. I will participate fully in any portion of the candidate s preparation program that involved godparents. I agree to support and guide this candidate as he or she continues to grow as a full and active member of the Catholic community. (Godparent s Signature) Priest s Certification This is to certify that (Godparent s Name) is in good standing in this parish, is qualified as a worthy godparent for the Sacrament of Baptism and attended a Baptismal Seminar on. SEAL Pastor Church