The child's parents are responsible for choosing the godparents. However, they cannot serve as godparents for their own child's baptism. A godparent should be someone who will play an active role in the child's life and serve as a positive example of living the Catholic faith.
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BAPTISMWe would be honored to baptize your child at St. Andrew, celebrating their new life as a child of God and beginning their journey within the Church and the Body of Christ.
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"Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God."- John 3:5
THE FIRST STEP OF FAITH
Baptisms at St. Andrew are held in groups at 2 PM on the second and fourth Sundays of each month in the Main Church. If you are interested in Baptism for yourself or someone else, please scroll down and learn more about registration and preparation.
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- The child must be between the ages of 0 and 9.
- To baptize your child at St. Andrew, you must be a registered member of Saint Andrew Catholic Church and attend Mass regularly for at least three months prior to the baptism.
- Godparents and parents must attend a Baptism Prep Class.
- Fill out and submit the Baptismal Form along with a copy of the child's birth certificate.
- Godparents must submit their Baptism certificate with notations on the back dated within the last 6 months. They must also submit a signed form from their parish stating they are in “good standing”.
- All paperwork, including your child's birth certificate and a $25 fee, must be submitted together at least three weeks before scheduling a baptism.
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STEP 1: REGISTER FOR BAPTISM PREP CLASS
We offer Baptismal preparation classes in the Parish Hall, 7:00-8:30 PM.
See dates below
There is a $10.00 materials fee per person.Reminder: This is an adult class. Please do not bring children.
Upcoming Baptismal Preparation Dates:
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STEP 2: COMPLETE AND SUBMIT FORMS
Parents must complete the Baptismal Form and submit it along with the child's birth certificate and a $25.00 fee.
Godparents must submit a "Godparent Certificate" signed by their parish pastor and stamped with the church seal. Additionally, a baptismal certificate noting all sacraments received is required.All paperwork, including a copy of your child's birth certificate and a $25.00 fee, must be submitted together to the parish office or by email to Michele Vasquez.
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STEP 3: SCHEDULE THE DATE
Saint Andrew Catholic Church holds community baptisms in the Church at 2:00 PM. These baptisms are celebrated without a Mass - just a baptismal rite.
Please contact Michele Vasquez to schedule a date.
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FAQs
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It is recommended that you choose two Godparents for your child; however, you may opt for only one if you prefer. If you select two Godparents, one must be male and the other must be female, and both must meet all the necessary requirements.
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Parents cannot serve as godparents for their child’s baptism. However, grandparents may be eligible if they meet all other requirements.
Godparents must be at least 16 years old and practicing Catholics who are registered members of a parish. They must have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion, and they should regularly attend Mass, receive the Eucharist, and participate in Reconciliation. Non-Catholics and unbaptized individuals cannot serve as godparents.
If married, the godparent’s marriage must be recognized by the Catholic Church. Those married civilly or in another Christian tradition must have their marriage recognized before serving as godparents.
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Both parents and godparents are required to attend the class. We encourage godparents to participate alongside the parents in the same preparation classes, if possible.
Please note that this is an adult class, and children should not be brought along.
Godparents who live out of town must attend Baptism Preparation classes at their own parish. A letter confirming their participation in another Baptism Preparation class should be sent to Saint Andrew. This letter will validate the godparents' readiness to fulfill their responsibilities.
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If your child is over 9 years old, they must participate in OCIA adapted for children.
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SIGN UP TO SERVE IN OUR BAPTISM MINISTRY
If you have a passion for helping people prepare for the Sacrament of Baptism, please consider serving as a volunteer minister for our baptism Ministry! Baptisms occur on the second and fourth Sunday of the month at 2:00PM. Set-up takes about 15 minutes and cleanup takes about 15 minutes. The time commitment: Average one hour on a Sunday a month (60 to 90 minutes). All volunteers must be cleared through our Safe Environment program. For more information contact Michele Vasquez at [email protected] or call the Pastoral Center at 817-927-5383.
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Michele Vasquezmvasquezstandrewcc.orgAssistant Faith Formation
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