Baptism

Infant Baptism

Rite of Welcome (required): TBD, please contact the team.
Preparation Class: October 22, December 3, 2023 and February 25, 2024 
Baptisms are scheduled for: November 26, 2023, January 7 and April 7, 2024
E-mail: Baptism@StBridget.org for more information and to begin this beautiful journey.

INFANT BAPTISM

Infant Baptism is celebrated for children from birth to age 7.

For more information please contact Pamela at Baptism@StBridget.org or call 480-924-9111.

Download Godmother Verification Form
Download Godfather Verification Form

Please return completed forms to Parish office front office or e-mail to Baptism@StBridget.org.
This begins the Baptism Process.

BAPTISM FOR OLDER CHILDREN

Children over age 7 who need baptism participate in the Family Sacramental Preparation program, which begins every January. Contact Bernadette Smith, Faith Formation Coordinator for more information: faithformation@stbridget.org or 480-924-9111 x305.

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 in SBRCP boundaries, or are not registered at SBRCP must provide verification of registration in another parish signed by the Pastor of that parish with church seal, and returned by the Pastor to SBRCP prior to scheduling a Baptism. Their Pastor must also give permission for the Baptism to be celebrated at SBRCP.

Your children are welcome to attend the class with you. Childcare is offered during these classes.

INFORMATION FOR GODPARENTS

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

1. Godparents are Catholics in good standing who are registered in a parish, attend Mass, and are giving of their time, talent, and treasure to their parish.

2. 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.

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

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

5. 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.

6. 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.