We are excited to be able to be a part of your child’s baptism. Because this is a very special day in your child’s life and yours, we have some guidelines that are required by the Catholic church. These requirements are necessary to ensure your child has a wonderful baptism and a life long journey as a new member of the Catholic faith. Start your child's relationship with God.

We ask that families presenting their children for baptism be registered members of our parish or live within the parish boundries.

Baptisms are held the 1st and 3rd SATURDAY of each month at 10:00am (with the exception of Lent, and Holy Days). Please view or parish calendar for specific dates.

Important things to note about the date:

• Private Baptisms are being accepted at this time
• The Baptism date is not secured until all necessary documents are turned in
• All Paperwork must be submitted no later than 10 days before the chosen baptism date

Parents should understand that presenting their child for Baptism is a promise to faithfully raise their child in the Catholic faith, and to be an example of Christian living for their child. In order to celebrate your child’s baptism at St. Christopher, the following requirements must be met:

• Parents must attend a Baptism Preparation class within 1 year prior to the baptism.
• Parents must be registered at St. Christopher or reside within the parish boundaries.
• Must provide a copy of your child's birth certificate

In the baptism of infants and young children parents take responsibility for choosing a godparent(s) who will serve as a good example for living the Catholic way of life.  Listed below are the criteria for the selection of godparents required by Canon Law:
 

• It is customary to have two godparents, however only one is required for baptism.
• A godparent may be either male or female. If two godparents are chosen, one must be male and one female.
• A godparent must be a fully initiated Roman Catholic, this means having received the sacrament of baptism, confirmation and first Eucharist.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• A letter of good standing is required from each of the godparents from the parish they are registered active members.
• Attend a baptism prep class and submit proof of attendance to the parish office (if you will attend at St. Christopher you must register).

In the event that you are baptizing at another parish. Most parishes will require a Letter of Good Standing  from the parish you are a registered memeber of. If you need such letter email at [email protected] to request this letter or contact the parish office directly.

Letters cannot be emailed as there is a parish seal on the letter that will not show otherwise. You must pick up your letter at the Parish Office during office hours or let us know if you would like it to be mailed.