Baptism

- Baptism is the first Sacrament of Initiation into the Catholic Faith. The sacrament was instituted when Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan by John the Baptist. With Baptism, Catholics begin their life long journey of growing closer to God who is all good and all loving. The following are paths to the reception of Baptism for you or your child.
  
  Learn more about the Sacrament of Baptism
- Newborn - 7 Years Old
  For Parents
  Submit a Baptism Registration Form and Birth Certificate- Baptism Registration forms can be picked up at the rectory or printed from our website. Forms can be mailed in, emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at the rectory during normal business hours.
  Attend a Baptismal Prep Session – check with the parish office for available session dates. Generally prep sessions are held once a month on the first Wednesday.
  Stipend of $75 due at the time the registration form is submitted. (submit online)
  Baptism dates are pre-scheduled throughout the year, generally once a month on the 1st Saturday at 12:00 pm in English and 2nd Saturday at 12:00 pm in Spanish.
  Baptism dates are confirmed after the Baptismal Prep Session has been attended and all other requirements are met.
  Parishioners actively participating in Sunday Mass.
  If you are currently not a member at any parish, we invite you to come and attend Mass at either St. Dismas or St. Anastasia Church and become a member. Registration forms are availableat the church lobby, and at the parish office.
  Godparents (GP) Eligibility and Requirements
  Godparents are welcome to take the Baptismal Prep Session at LFP or at their own parish. Class confirmation/certificate from another parish is acceptable up to a year from the date taken and must indicate their Parish confirms their eligibility to be godparents. If class is taken at LFP, please provide a copy of GP’s confirmation certificate.
  Be at least 18 years of age.
  Have received the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation.
  Permission from their parish to baptize at LFP , if not a parishioner of LFP.
  Be a member of a Catholic Parish “in good standing” meaning that they are living in example of Catholic faith and attend Mass regularly
  Please note: a single person can serve as a godparent if they meet the requirements. However, if the godparent(s) are a couple, they must be married in the Catholic Church. Couples who are only married civilly or living together without marriage in the Church are not eligible to be godparents
- 7 - 17 Years Old
  “And Jesus said, let the children come to me.” Matthew 19:14. If you are interested in bringing your child to the Waters of Baptism, we want to begin by congratulating you on making this important decision in conjunction with your child. Your desire to share our faith with your family is a great gift to your family and to our community. From the perspective of the Catholic Church, the age of reason is seven years old, and therefore your child’s active participation in preparation to receive the sacrament is required. The path to this preparation will be guided by you, Fr. Xamie Reyes, and our coordinator of Religious Education, Mrs. Mar Requena by participating in the Faith Formation Program, also known as CCD.
  
  For more information, please contact the parish office.
- Adult Baptism
  The Baptism of adults normally take place in the context of the RCIA program, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The program traditionally takes place over a period of months starting in September and ending with the Easter Vigil. It is our goal to make this program as beneficial and helpful to the participants as possible. We do have mutually agreed upon requirements that are discussed at an initial meeting, but our goal is to bring people to the Waters of Baptism and so we are committed to walking this journey with you.
  
  For more information, please contact the parish office.
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ONLINE Baptism Registration
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  Name of Child
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Baptism Requested REQUIRED
  Please note - date will be confirmed once all requirements are met.
  Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Parent Address
  
  Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
  
  Phone Number REQUIRED
  
  Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Father's Full Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Father's Religion Please enter valid data.
  
  Mother's Full Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Mother's Religion Please enter valid data.
  
  Parents Are Married (Están Casados) Married by a Catholic Priest (Casados por un Sacerdote Católico)
  
  Place of Marriage (City, State) Please enter valid data.
  
  Church Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Godparents, must be over the age of 18; received sacraments of Baptism, 1st Communion and Confirmation. If they are a couple, should be married in the Catholic Church; NOT eligible if married only civilly or living as an unmarried couple.
  
  Padrinos, deberán ser mayores de 18 años; Recibidó los sacramentos del Bautismo, 1ª Comunión y Confirmación. Si son pareja, deberán estar casados por la Iglesia Católica; NO es elegible si está casado únicamente por lo civil o vive como una pareja en union libre.
  
  Godparents Please fill out this field.
  
  Godparent 1
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Catholic? Catholic Not Catholic
  
  Is the Godparent... Unmarried - not living with someone as a spouse Unmarried - living with someone as a spouse Married - only Civilly Married - Civil and Church
  
  Godparent's Date of Marriage REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Name of Church, City and State Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Sacrament of Confirmation REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Church, City, State Please enter valid data.
  
  Godparent 2
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Catholic? Catholic Not Catholic
  
  Is the Godparent... Unmarried - not living with someone as a spouse Unmarried - living with someone as a spouse Married - only Civilly Married - Civil and Church
  
  Godparent's Date of Marriage REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Name of Church, City and State Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Sacrament of Confirmation REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Church, City, State Please enter valid data.
  
  Godparent 3
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Catholic? Catholic Not Catholic
  
  Is the Godparent... Unmarried - not living with someone as a spouse Unmarried - living with someone as a spouse Married - only Civilly Married - Civil and Church
  
  Godparent's Date of Marriage REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Name of Church, City and State Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Sacrament of Confirmation REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Church, City, State Please enter valid data.
  
  Godparent 4
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Catholic? Catholic Not Catholic
  
  Is the Godparent... Unmarried - not living with someone as a spouse Unmarried - living with someone as a spouse Married - only Civilly Married - Civil and Church
  
  Godparent's Date of Marriage REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Name of Church, City and State Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Sacrament of Confirmation REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Church, City, State Please enter valid data.
  
  Was the child adopted? Yes No
  
  Baptism stipend of $75.00 due at time of registration. Checks payable to Little Flower Parish.
  
  Estipendio de $75 pagable al momento de registrarse. Cheques pagables a Little Flower Parish.
  
  Choose a Baptismal Prep Session Febrero 2 March 2 April 6 May 4 June 1
  
  Language preferred English Spanish Malayalam
  
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