Baptism

Infant Baptism children under seven.                                                                                Preparation Class: TBD
Rite of Welcome (required): November 3, 2024.
Baptisms are scheduled for:  November 24, 2024, The Feast of Christ The King.
E-mail: [email protected] for more information and to begin this beautiful journey.

INFANT BAPTISM

Begin the process by returning the completed forms to Parish office or e-mailed  to [email protected] 

BAPTISM FOR OLDER CHILDREN

Children over age 7 who need baptism participate in the Family Sacramental Preparation program, which begins every January. Contact Kelly Zaremba for more  information: p[email protected] or 480-924-9111 x308.

BAPTISM FOR ADULTS AND TEENS

Adults and Teens who have not been baptized in a trinitarian faith tradition are invited to join the Catholic Church through a process known as the OCIA (Order Christian Initiation) for Adults and Teens. Contact the Church Office for more information: 480-924-9111

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

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 Saint Bridget Roman Catholic Parish, the following requirements must be met:

• The parents who are Catholic are expected to be practicing Catholics. This means being registered in a parish, giving of their time, talent, and treasure in support of their parish.

• Parents must attend a Baptism Preparation class within 2 years prior to this baptism. Expectant parents are encouraged to attend the Baptism Class before the birth of their child.

• Parents must reside in Saint Bridget Roman Catholic Parish (SBRCP) boundaries, or be registered in SBRCP.

• Parents who do not reside within the parish boundaries, or are not registered at St. Bridget must provide verification of registration in another parish, along with permission for the Baptism to be celebrated at St. Bridget. Signed and returned by the Pastor of that parish with church seal prior to scheduling a Baptism. Their Pastor must also give permission for the Baptism to be celebrated at St. Bridget.

INFORMATION FOR GODPARENTS

In order to serve as a Godparent(s), the following requirements must be met:

1. A Godparent MUST be a confirmed Catholic and practicing their Catholic faith. If the person is a non-Catholic, they are a Christian Witness. A Christian Witness is not required to attend a Baptism Class or provide verifications.

2. One Godparent is required, but you may have two. If there are two Catholic godparents, they must be one male and one female.

3. Godparent(s) are to be at least 16 years old and confirmed, and not co-habitating.

4. Married Godparents must be in a valid Catholic marriage, that is, married by a priest or deacon in the Catholic church, or have had the marriage validated, or had a dispensation from the local Bishop to be married in the church of another faith tradition.

5. Godparents are to complete a “Godparent Certificate”, which must be signed by the Pastor of their home parish with the church seal, and returned to our Parish Office before a Baptism will be scheduled.