Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word. Catechism of the Catholic Church 1213
Baptism is the first Sacrament of Christian Initiation. Baptism of infants (children 6 years old and under) is normally celebrated on a quarterly basis during the regularly scheduled Masses.
If you would like to have your child baptized at Church of the Holy Family, here is what you need to do:
New Parishioner Registration Form If you are not registered at Church of the Holy Family, please complete the form found by clicking the link and submit the form to the parish office or to the Welcome Table in the Commons on Sunday.
Baptisms will be celebrated on the following dates:
November 11/12, 2023
January 13/14, 2024
April 27/28, 2024
Space is available on a first come, first serve basis, so parents are encouraged to complete the Baptism Request Form below and schedule as soon as they can.
Parents are asked to choose someone to serve as godparent for their child. Since the godparent’s role is to assist parents in passing on the faith in which the child is being baptized, parents should choose someone who will take the role seriously and will be a good Catholic role model for the child. The godparent is to help the child lead a Christian life in keeping with the child’s baptismal dignity. The Catholic Church asks that at least one Catholic godparent, together with the child’s parents, present the child for baptism. A baptized person of a non-Catholic Christian community may serve, together with a Catholic godparent, as a Christian witness of the baptism.
Requirements to be a Catholic godparent:
Requirements to be a Christian Witness:
Can. 872 Insofar as possible, a person to be baptized is to be given a sponsor who assists an adult in Christian initiation or together with the parents presents an infant for baptism. A sponsor also helps the baptized person to lead a Christian life in keeping with baptism and to fulfill faithfully the obligations inherent in it.
Can. 873 There is to be only one male sponsor or one female sponsor or one of each.
Can. 874 §1. To be permitted to take on the function of sponsor a person must: