The day of Baptism is a day for the whole family to celebrate! For your child, Baptism is the day in which she/he is reborn in Christ Our Savior.
For the parents, godparents, and family, it is a day of great happiness for their child is to receive the faith, which has been handed down from their family members.
For the Christian community, it is a day of promise, welcome, and hope as a new member of the Church received the faith and we reaffirm our Christian heritage. Baptism is the first step in initiation into the sacramental life of faith.
Baptismal requirements -
New families must be active registered parishioners of St. Didacus for at least 3 months prior to the date of Baptism. If you live outside our Parish boundaries, then you must be practicing your faith and request a letter of permission from your home parish.
- Email a PDF scan to: mainoffice@stdidacuschurch.org or drop off a copy at the parish office.
In some circumstances, an interview with the pastor or deacon is required before scheduling the Baptism. Please email the parish office for more information.
Email mainoffice@stdidacuschurch.org for available times.
- Parents and sponsors (godparents) of the child to be baptized at St. Didacus Parish are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation Class.
- Classes are offered to families baptizing their child at St. Didacus Parish or registered parishoners (3 month minimum registration period)
A Sponsor (Godparent) must (a) be at least 16-years-old, (b) received the sacraments of Communion and Confirmation, and (c) must be of good moral character, living a life of faith. One sponsor, male or female, is sufficient, but there may be two, one of each sex (Ref. Canon Law #873-874, “Sponsors”).
If from another parish, the individual will need to provide a letter from her/his parish stating that the sponsor is in good standing at that parish. If married, they must be married in the church.
There is no fee for Baptism. Parents and Godparents are encouraged to make a donation on the day of the Baptism through the attached envelopes as an expression of gratitude to God for their child.
IMPORTANT: Families are required to submit and fulfill ALL requirements, forms, and documents before scheduling a date for the Baptism.
Once we receive your initial request, a follow up email will be sent within 4-7 business days.
Required forms:
- Read Baptismal Information
- Baptismal Registration Form
- Copy of child's birth certificate - Submit to Parish Office
- Parish Registration Form (ONLY if you are NOT registered in the Parish)
- Sponsor(s) Letter of Permission or Letter of Good Standing (if registered in another parish)
Note: Dates are not held or scheduled UNTIL all requirements are fulfilled.