Steps to Baptize at St. Joseph:
- Complete Baptism Registration Form (below).
- Attend a one-time Baptism Class. If you previously attended a Baptism class, this requirement has been met. Parents must attend, and if possible godparents should attend. Dates for baptism classes are available on the baptism form.
- Godparents must obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship from the parish where they worship.
- The suggested donation for Baptism is $50-$100 per family.
Children’s baptisms are celebrated communally during our weekend Masses:
Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st or 3rd Sundays of the month or the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month:
- 1st Sunday at 8:00 am (English) or 12:00 pm (Spanish)
- 3rd Sunday at 8:00 am (English) or 1:30 pm (Spanish)
- 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 5:00 pm (English) or 7:00 pm (Spanish)
Requirements to be a Godparent/Sponsor:
- Only one godparent is required, but you may have two.
- If you choose two, one must be a practicing Catholic. The other may be either a practicing Catholic or another Baptized person. He/she cannot be a “former” Catholic under any circumstances. Also, if you choose two, one must be male and one must be female. Church law does not provide for more than two Sponsors.
- Sponsors cannot be either parent of the one to be Baptized.
- All Catholics chosen as a Sponsor must also satisfy all of the following Church requirements:
- Must be at least 14 years of age.
- Must be Baptized, received First Eucharist and Confirmation.
- If married, must be married before a Catholic Priest or Deacon, or before another clergyman with dispensation from the Bishop.
- Attend Mass regularly on Sundays (or Saturday evening) and Holy Days of Obligation.
- Receive the sacraments of the church regularly.