Every child is a precious gift from God and it is wonderful that you wish to share your faith with your child. In your role as a parent, you will serve as the first and most influential teacher of your child's faith. We look forward to helping you in this role through the Sacrament of Baptism.
Baptism is the first sacrament celebrated in the process of becoming a full member of the Catholic Church. At baptism, we celebrate God's unconditional love and welcome him or her into our faith. At Sacred Heart, Baptisms are celebrated during our weekend Masses in the presence of our parish family.
In preparing for your child's Baptism, you should ask yourselves the following quesitons:
"What place does God have in our lives?"
"What place does the Church have in our lives?"
To help you discern where you are on your faith journey, please feel free to use the Faith Journey Self-Assessment.
By asking to have your child baptized, you are promising to raise your child in the practice of the faith. This means that you promise to:
In order to celebrate your child’s baptism at Sacred Heart parents must:
A Note About Godparents...
In order to serve as a Godparent(s), the following requirements must be met:
To get the process started, please complete the Baptismal Inquiry form (below). Once you submit the form, expect to hear from us within a week.