Baptism
“So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.”
Galatians 3:26-27
Through Baptism the Church welcomes God’s children into the Catholic Community, accompanying and guiding them along the Way of Jesus Christ.
Children
The Baptism of infants, with parents and godparents acting on their behalf, has been a well-established ancient tradition in the Catholic Church.
For purposes of Baptism the Catholic Church defines Infants as children 6 years of age and younger, who receive the same graces from the sacrament as adults who receive Baptism. Unlike an adult, nothing is required from the infant in order to receive the Sacrament. Instead, it is the Parents and godparents who
are the ones who undertake to fulfill the requirements.
Children 7 years and older prepare for the sacrament of Baptism by attending Faith Formation classes.In order for parents to Baptize their child at St. Elizabeth of Hungary:
Children under 6 years old.
Parents and God parents must attend the baptismal preparation class and bring the required documents.
- Bring Birth Certificate
- Notarized parent consent form in the event of
- (a) divorced parents
- (b) a non–custodial parent or
- (c) non-Catholic parent — a notarized letter of consent to baptize the child is required from these parents.
The Church requires that parents and sponsors attend a Baptismal Preparation class, so that they can come to know their faith better.
If Parents/godparents do not attend the baptismal preparation class at St. Elizabeth of Hungary, you must bring the certificate from another Catholic church.
- Parents will need to attend an interview with a Priest.
- Attend a Baptismal preparation session. You may attend a class at St. Elizabeth of Hungary or another Catholic Church offering the class.
- Notarized Parental Consent Form. In the event of (a) divorced parents, (b) a non-custodial parent or (c) non-Catholic parent — a notarized letter of consent to baptize the child is required from these parents.
- Additional documents requested by Priest
- Please request a Parish Delegation Letter from the Catholic Church where you are a registered member. The Parish Delegation Letter should include:
- a. A Catholic parish authorizing/granting permission to baptize their child at St. Elizabeth of Hungary and
- b. An affirmative representation indicating that they are practicing Catholics.
- Attend a Baptismal preparation session class either at your own Parish or at another Catholic Church offering the class.
- Attend a Baptismal preparation session. You may attend a class at St. Elizabeth of Hungary or another Catholic Church offering the class.
- Notarized Parental Consent Form. In the event of (a) divorced parents, (b) a non-custodial parent or (c) non-Catholic parent — a notarized letter of consent to baptize the child is required from these parents.
- Additional documents requested by Priest
- Original documents must be delivered no later than 10 days before the celebration of the Baptism.
Please email all documents at your earliest convenience to our Sacramental Coordinator.
Contact Info
- Nadine Destine
- Religious Education Director
