" Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. "
– Matthew 28:19
Requirements
- Parents must be registered parishioners of St. Clements for at least 3 months. Parents who are not members must provide a letter from their church saying that they are members in good standing.
- Attendance at a baptism preparation class is mandatory for godparents and parents. A certificate from a class (from any Catholic Church) dated within the last 2 years is sufficient.
- Godparents must be registered for at least 3 months at St. Clements or provide a letter from their church that they are registered members and eligible to be godparents.
- Please submit the child’s birth certificate for parish records.
- Fill out the baptismal form and complete and submit the sponsor certificate for each godparent.
Godparent Requirements
- At least one godparent is required (maximum of two), with one male and one female if two are chosen.
- Godparents must be confirmed Catholics, able to receive communion, active in their parish, at least 16 years old, and if they are married, they must be married in the Catholic Church.
Group baptisms in Spanish take place on the third Saturday of each month except during Lent (calendar is subject to change, please call the office for exact dates). The class fee is $50 and includes parents and godparents. Please contact the office for an English baptism. Private baptisms require a fee of $300.