St. Maria Goretti Parish

The following process is for children under the age of 7

Please contact the RCIA office if the child is 7 years old and up

Documentations 

• A completed Baptism Request Form 
• Child’s Birth Certificate
• Pre-baptism class certificates

Pick the dates

• For the child’s baptism ceremony
• For parents and Godparents to attend the preparation class

Interview 

• Parents are required to come to the office for an interview
• Bring the documentations to the interview
• Note: a letter of authorization from the parents is required if the parents live out of town & can not come to the interview

Pre-baptism class

• Parents and godparents must attend a pre-baptismal class before the Baptism. Please, do not bring children to class
• Pre-baptism class certificate issued at the end of class
• A retake of the class is required if class had taken 3+ years to the day of the baptism

Baptism Ceremony 

• Show up 15 minutes before the scheduled time

Godparents requirement 

• Must be 18-years-old or older
• Baptized Catholic
• Have received First Communion and Confirmation
• Attend Mass on Sundays and holy days
• If married, they must be married in the Catholic Church
• Attend pre-baptismal class
  • If come from out of town, the pre-baptismal classes can be taken from another Catholic Parish. Provide documentation from the Parish indicating that have attended pre-baptismal classes