Every child is a precious gift from God and it is wonderful that you wish to share your faith with your child.  In your role as a parent, you will serve as the first and most influential teacher of your child's faith.  We look forward to helping you in this role through the Sacrament of Baptism.

Baptism is the first sacrament celebrated in the process of becoming a full member of the Catholic Church. At baptism, we celebrate God's unconditional love and welcome him or her into our faith. At Sacred Heart, Baptisms are celebrated during our weekend Masses in the presence of our parish family.

In preparing for your child's Baptism, you should ask yoursleves some quesitons: "What place does God have in our lives?" "What place does the Church have in our lives?" To help you discern where you are on your faith journey, please feel free to use the Faith Journey Self-Assessment.

By asking to have your child baptized, you are promising to raise your child in the practice of the faith. This means that you promise to:

• Teach your child to pray 
• Bring your child to Mass on Sundays 
• Teach your child the Catholic faith through participation in faith formation
• Model Christian living by word and example.

In order to celebrate your child’s baptism at Sacred Heart parents must:

• Be registered parishioners of The Catholic Community of Sacred Heart for at least 3 months.
• Complete and submit “The Baptism Inquiry Form” below.
• Attend a virtual Baptism Preparation class.  Expectant parents are encouraged to attend the Baptism Class before the birth of their child if possible.
• Meet with Baptismal Mentors

A Note About Godparents...

In order to serve as a Godparent(s), the following requirements must be met:

• Godparents are Catholics in good standing meaning they are registered in a parish, attend Mass regularly, and are giving of their time, talent, and treasure to their parish.
• A Godparent must be a confirmed Catholic and practicing their Catholic faith. If the person is a non-Catholic, they are eligible to be a Christian Witness. A  Catholic who is not practicing his/her faith is NOT eligible to be a Christian Witness.
• Godparents(s) are to be at least 16 years old and have received the sacrament of Confirmation.
• Godparents are encouraged to attend a Baptism Preparation Session, either at Sacred Heart or in their own parish.

To get the process started, please complete the Baptismal Inquiry form (below). Once you submit the form, expect to hear from us within a week.