Baptism
In order for a child to receive the Sacrament of Baptism at St. John the following requirements must be fulfilled:
Name of Child
Date and Place of Birth
Parent's Names including maiden name of mother
Address and Phone #
Parent's religion and what church they were married in
Godparents (Sponsors) Names
Name of Child
Date and Place of Birth
Parent's Names including maiden name of mother
Address and Phone #
Parent's religion and what church they were married in
Godparents (Sponsors) Names
Godparents must meet the following requirements:
Godparents have to be practicing Catholics. For the spiritual benefit of your child and as a role model of Catholic faith and practice, it is necessary that both the sponsors (godparents) be practicing Catholics, one man and one woman. The Godparent must be at least 16 years of age, a baptized Catholic who has been confirmed and received the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist and a practicing Catholic. One who is married outside the Catholic Church (example: by minister or civil authority) or living together without Marriage is not considered a practicing Catholic. Baptized Catholics who left the Catholic Church and joined another Christian denomination or religious sect are ineligible to be sponsors. All Catholic Godparents (if not members of St. John Church) must provide us with a certificate of sponsorship from the church they attend. This certificate must be on file in order to schedule a date for the baptism. If one the parents of the child is a non-Catholic Christian, a Christian Witness is admitted from that particular Christian denomination along with the catholic Sponsor.
Godparents have to be practicing Catholics. For the spiritual benefit of your child and as a role model of Catholic faith and practice, it is necessary that both the sponsors (godparents) be practicing Catholics, one man and one woman. The Godparent must be at least 16 years of age, a baptized Catholic who has been confirmed and received the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist and a practicing Catholic. One who is married outside the Catholic Church (example: by minister or civil authority) or living together without Marriage is not considered a practicing Catholic. Baptized Catholics who left the Catholic Church and joined another Christian denomination or religious sect are ineligible to be sponsors. All Catholic Godparents (if not members of St. John Church) must provide us with a certificate of sponsorship from the church they attend. This certificate must be on file in order to schedule a date for the baptism. If one the parents of the child is a non-Catholic Christian, a Christian Witness is admitted from that particular Christian denomination along with the catholic Sponsor.
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Baptism Class:
If this is your first child, parents must attend a Parent Baptismal Class prior to the baptism. This class will be scheduled once in two months on a Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in the church office. Please call the church office for the next class date, A donation to the Church is appreciated unless this poses a financial hardship
If this is your first child, parents must attend a Parent Baptismal Class prior to the baptism. This class will be scheduled once in two months on a Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in the church office. Please call the church office for the next class date, A donation to the Church is appreciated unless this poses a financial hardship
