Baptism
Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. (John 3:5)
Registration and Requirements for the:
Sacrament of Baptism
(ENGLISH)
Requirements:
- Child’s Official Birth Certificate
- Fill out the Application (Next page)
- Godparents: A godparent is more than just a "friend of the family" or a special member of the family. They are people whom you choose with care because they, by their life and example, are models of Christian faith and love. Therefore, a godparent is a practicing Roman Catholic who has been confirmed, you may have a non-Catholic Christian act as a Christian Witness. You may not have two godparents of the same sex, nor may you have a non-Christian (e.g., a Jewish or Muslim) act as a godparent or witness. If circumstances are such, only one godparent is necessary for baptism.
- Married Godparents must be wedded through the Catholic Church. A copy of the marriage certificate from the Catholic Ceremony must be presented at the time of registration.
- Unmarried Godparents must not be living in Common Law and must be over the age of 16 years old and must have completed the sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
- Choose a Pre-Baptismal Class and Baptismal Day from the dates listed below. (Baptisms are a communal event and are not done individually.) Parents and Godparents must attend a Pre-Bapt. Class.
- $60.00 donation for Ceremony PLUS $10.00 per person attending the pre-baptismal class. $25.00 IF CLASS ONLY Checks may be made to: Sacred Heart Church.
- To reserve a date for your child’s Baptism please make sure that you have completed and are ready to turn in requirements 1-5 to the Parish Office, at least 2 weeks prior to pre-Baptismal Class.
The 2025 English Pre-Baptismal classes are the 2nd Sunday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in room # 5 on the following days:
There is no childcare — NO children during class.
Pre-Baptismal Class dates below:
- January 12, 2025
- February 9, 2025
- March 2025 (Lenten Month, No Class)
- April 13, 2025
- May 11, 2025
- June 15, 2025
- July 13, 2025
- August 10, 2025
- September 14, 2025
- October 12, 2025
- November 9, 2025
- December 14, 2025
Baptisms are the First and *Third Saturday of each month at 9:00 am.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before.
Baptism dates below:
- January 4 & 18, 2025
- February 1 & 15, 2025
- March, 2025 (Lenten Month, No Baptisms)
- April, 2025 (Lenten Month, No Baptisms)
- May 3, 2025
- June 7 & 21, 2025
- July 5 & 19, 2025
- August 2 & 16, 2025
- September 6 & 20, 2025
- October 4 & 18, 2025
- November 1 & 15, 2025
- December 6 & 20, 2025
*The baptisms of the third Saturday of the month could be English or bilingual.
Requisitos:
- Presentar el acta de nacimiento oficial del niño/a
- Llenar la aplicación de bautismo (Siguiente Pagina)
- Padrinos: Un padrino es más que “un amigo de la familia” o un miembro de la familia. Ser padrino es una persona con quien los padres del niño/a escogen con mucho cuidado porque, por el ejemplo de sus vidas, son modelos del amor y fe Cristiana. Así entonces los padrinos serán Católico Romanos practicantes. En ciertas circunstancias familiares, podrás tener un Cristiano, no Católico, ser un testigo Cristiano. No podrán tener dos padrinos del mismo sexo, ni alguien que no es Cristiano (ejemplo: Judío, Musulman) ser padrino o testigos. Si hay circunstancias como estos, solamente un padrino o madrina, es necesario para bautizar.
- Padrinos Casados tienen que estar casados por la Iglesia Católica y necesitan presentar el Certificado de Matrimonio de la iglesia Católica.
- Padrinos no casados no deben de estar viviendo en unión libre. Tienen que ser mayores de 16 años con los sacramentos de Bautizo, Eucaristía y Confirmación completados.
- Escoger una de las fechas ya indicadas en esta forma para el Bautismo y clase pre-bautismal
- (Los Bautizos son en comunidad). Padres y Padrinos tienen que asistir a clases Pre-Bautismales.
- Donación de $60.00 por Ceremonia MAS $10.00 por persona que atenderá la clase pre-bautismal, o $25.00 por clase solamente. Cheques al nombre: Sacred Heart Church.
- Para reservar la fecha del Bautismo necesita completar los requisitos del 1 al 5 y entregar a la oficina parroquial por lo menos 2 semanas antes de la fecha de la clase Pre-Bautismal.
Las clases pre-bautismal en español del 2025 son el segundo domingo del mes a las 11:00 a.m. en el salon # 3 en los siguientes dias:
No hay cuidado de niños - NO niños durante la clase.
- Enero 12, 2025
- Febrero 9, 2025
- Marzo 2025 (Mes de Cuaresma, No hay Bautismos)
- Abril 13, 2025
- Mayo 11, 2025
- Junio 15, 2025
- Julio 13, 2025
- Agosto 10, 2025
- Septiembre 14, 2025
- Octubre 12, 2025
- Noviembre 9, 2025
- Diciembre 14, 2025
Los Bautismos son el Primer y *Tercer sábado de cada mes, se celebran a las 9:00 a.m.
Favor de llegar 15 minutos antes.
Las fechas de los bautismos son las siguientes:
- Enero 4 & 18, 2025
- Febrero 1 & 15, 2025
- Marzo 2025 (Mes de cuaresma, No hay Bautismos)
- Abril 2025 (Mes de cuaresma, No hay Bautismos)
- Mayo 3, 2025
- Junio 7 & 21, 2025
- Julio 5 & 19, 2025
- Agosto 2 & 16, 2025
- Septiembre 6 & 20, 2025
- Octubre 4 & 18, 2025
- Noviembre 1 & 15, 2025
- Diciembre 6 & 20, 2025
*Los bautismos del tercer sábado del mes pueden ser en inglés o bilingües.
Freed from Sin
Baptismal Symbols
- Water – The waters of baptism recall Jesus’ own baptism by John the Baptist in the river Jordan. Water is a symbol of cleansing and renewal as we begin a new life in Christ. We are washed clean of sin.
- Oil – At baptism we are anointed into the life of Christ as “priest, prophet and king.” A cross is traced on the candidate’s forehead as a reminder that we are inheritors of the Kingdom of God.
- Light – The baptismal candle is lit from the Paschal or Easter candle that stands in the church as a sign of Christ’s light in the world. At baptism, we receive the light of Christ and are called forth to share this light with the world.
- White garment – The white garment that is placed upon us at baptism is a symbol of Christ’s victory over death and his glorious resurrection. Likewise, the white garment or pall that is placed over the coffin at the time of death recalls our baptismal promises and reminds us that we are destined for eternal life.