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.
IMPORTANT: Families are required to complete and submit ALL forms and documents to the parish office before scheduling a date for the Baptism.
We ask that families arrive 15 minutes early on the date/time of Baptism in order that other liturgical commitments will not be disrupted.
Baptismal requirements:
- Registration: Parents must be active registered parishioners of St. Didacus for at least 3 months. If you live outside the Parish boundaries, you must be practicing your faith and be registered here for at least 3 months prior to the date of baptism.
- Copy of Birth Certificate: Email a PDF scan to: araceli@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 contact the parish office for more details.
- Baptismal Seminar: Please email: araceli@stdidacuschurch.org for more information.
- Parents and sponsors (godparents) of the child to be baptized at St. Didacus Parsh 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)
- Sponsors: 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.
Once we receive your request, we will be in touch within 4-7 business days. Please ensure that you have submitted ALL forms.
List of required forms:
- Baptismal Procedures (CLICK HERE)
- Required 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 they are registered in another parish)
Upcoming dates for Baptisms:
Certificate Request
Please click above and fill out the form to request a Sacrament Certificate.
Please note certificates will be ready within 2-4 weeks of initial request.
If you would like us to mail the certificate, please include your address.
We will contact you through email.
Thank you for understanding.