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.

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Baptismal requirements –

Parish Registration:

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.

- - Click here to register online at St. Didacus Parish

Baptismal Registration:

Complete online Baptismal Registration

Copy of Birth Certificate:

Email a PDF scan to: mainoffice@stdidacuschurch.org or drop off a copy at the parish office.

Interview:

In some circumstances, an interview with the pastor or deacon is required before scheduling the Baptism. Please email the parish office for more information.

Baptismal Seminar:

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)

Sponsor(s) Guideline:

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.

Fees:

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.