Baptism
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"Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water and in the word."~ Catechism of the Catholic Church 1213
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BAPTIZING YOUR CHILD AT OUR PARISH:
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- The parent(s) will need to register in person in the Parish Office during open hours.
- Please bring your child’s Birth Certificate at the time of registration. We are unable to process the registration if the Birth Certificate is not present.
A donation of $100.00 per child is due at the time of registration.
(Donation is not refundable)
- Parents and Godparents are required to attend a Baptism preparation class
- if you have already attended a class in the last 12 months you can submit the certificate of attendance to [email protected].
Baptism Dates
- 1st Saturday of the Month at 10:00 am in Spanish
- 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 am in English
All Baptisms are celebrated in the main churchPre-Baptismal Classes
Pre-Baptismal classes and Mass will be held on the last Sunday of the month prior to the date of the baptism.
- English & Spanish Baptisms
- Mass at 9:00am followed by class at 10:00am
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Diocese of Fresno Policy & Catholic Code of Cannon Law for Reception of Baptism.
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For infant baptism:
-Infants should be baptized soon after birth, but sufficient time is necessary for the proper instruction.
-The ordinary place for baptism is in the parish church attended by the parents.
-One of the parents or a legal guardian must request baptism.Children who are seven years of age or older must enroll for the appropriate RCIA program according to their age before being baptized.
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FOR GODPARENTS
Godparents play an important role in the life of a child. The Church follows Canon Law for requirements regarding Godparents.
Canon Law sections 872-874 state that Godparents for Baptism are:- at least 18 years old
- fully initiated into Catholic Church (have received sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation)
- Godparents will provide proof of both of their confirmation certificates and if married their marriage certificate through the Catholic church.
Civil marriage certificates are not valid.- One Godparent is acceptable; if two Godparents are chosen, then one should be male and one female.
- As long as there is one qualified Catholic Godparent with all the required certificates, the other Godparent that is non-Catholic, will be known as a "Christian Witness" however their name will not be recorded on the baptism certificate
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