For children ages 0-7

How do I register to baptize my child at St. Matthew?

Please submit the following:

1. Registration Form (English, Spanish)
2. Copy of child's Birth Certificate (not the original)
3. Signed Declaration of Eligibility (English, Spanish)

ALL DOCUMENTS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE BAPTISM

Where do I submit my documents?

Documents may be dropped off at the parish office or submitted via email to [email protected] 

Registration is due the Friday 1 month before the desired date of Baptism. Registration may be submitted earlier. Any registration submitted later than 1 month before the Baptism may be delayed in processing. 

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What preparation is required for baptism?

Parents and godparents need to prepare for the Sacrament of Baptism. 
Preparation is one 2-hour meeting.
English--generally every 3rd Wednesday of the month
Spanish--generally every 4th Monday of the month

Upcoming Preparation Meeting Dates:

English Meetings are from 7-9pm in Parish Hall Rooms A&B.
Spanish Meetings are from 7-9pm in Parish Hall Main Room.

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Upcoming Baptism Dates:

Starting in September, Baptisms are at 11am.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

If I have previously been a godparent or had another child baptized, do I still need to participate in preparation for the Sacrament?
 
If you have previously prepared for the Sacrament of Baptism at St. Matthew as a parent or godparent, please inform us what year you participated. If it has been less than 2 years since you prepared for the Sacrament of Baptism, you do not need to go through preparation again, though you are welcome to participate if you would like.
 
If you have previously prepared for the Sacrament of Baptism at another parish as a parent or godparent, please provide proof of participation (typically a letter or certificate from the parish). If you are unable to obtain proof of participation from another parish, we ask that you join us in the preparation process for a review in understanding the Sacrament of Baptism.
 
I want to baptize my child at another parish, but need to prepare for the Sacrament, what steps do I need to take?
 
Please submit a registration form and write "at another parish" on the line Desired date of baptism. After completing preparation, you will receive a letter of preparation to provide the parish at which you have the baptism.
 
I have already prepared for Baptism at another parish and need to schedule the Baptism, what paperwork do I need to turn in?
 
If you have already prepared for the Sacrament of Baptism, please submit the following paperwork to schedule a Baptism at St Matthew.

1. Registration Form (link at top of page)
2. Copy of Child's Birth Certificate
3. Godparent Declaration of Eligibility (link at top of page)
4. Proof of Preparation from other parish (typically a letter or certificate)

 
I am visiting from another state to baptize my child, what steps do I need to take?
 
In addition to the paperwork listed in the previous question (I have already prepared for Baptism...), please submit a letter of permission from your pastor, granting permission to have your child baptized in our Archdiocese.