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Baptism

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baptismal preparation team

The Baptismal Preparation Team members act as guides for families as they prepare their child(ren) for baptism. The team members answer any questions the family may have, and may even provide them with additional materials.
Resources and training to assist with planning are available to the prep team members. The team of planners are involved in the ministry on a rotating basis as baptismal requests arise.
If you’d like to join this ministry or have any questions, please email Teresa at [email protected].

Babies and young children (under the age of seven) are baptized upon their parents’ request. It is expected that at least one of the parents is Roman Catholic and that there is a reasonable presumption that the ongoing faith practices of the family will provide the opportunity for the newly-baptized to grow in faith through attendance at weekly Eucharist, participation in faith formation and service in the community.

Baptisms are celebrated:
- at one of the parish Masses
- outside of the Mass at the convenience of families and Church (Sundays are the preferred day for the Church). Please note: There may be more than one family celebrating the sacrament at the same time.
A member of the Baptismal Preparation Team connects with families before the Baptism, particularly for their first-born, to review the theology of the sacrament, to anticipate the ritual of the sacrament and answer any questions about godparents, etc.

To schedule a Baptism please fill out the form below.

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.

To prepare for the baptism of an older child (seven or older) or an adult, the formation process of RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation of Children) or RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is followed.
request for Baptism
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- Child Info
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Location of Birth:
  
  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.
  
  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
- Requested Info
  
  We are able to celebrate Baptisms at Masses or outside of the Mass. Please note that more than one family may be celebrating the sacrament at the same time, even if you choose to celebrate outside of the Mass.
  
  Date Requested (note: Saturday evenings or Sundays are preferred): REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Time Requested (Please choose from the options listed. We will check our parish calendar and will follow up with an email to confirm your preferred date and time or to provide you with other options that work with our schedule) REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Do you have a desired Priest or Deacon for the Baptism? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Name of priest or deacon of preference: (If you are requesting a priest or deacon to officiate who is not currently assigned to St. Benedict Parish, you need to gain permission from our pastor, Fr. Michael Costik.) Please enter valid data.
  
  Church Requested
  
  Are you a registered member of St. Benedict Parish? If no, please indicate where you are registered. REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Family Contact Info
  
  Street 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 Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Is this your first child? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Was your child adopted? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Was there an emergency private Baptism for your child? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Marriage of child's parents: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Father Info
  
  First Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Father: Roman Catholic? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  If NO, what Religion? Please enter valid data.
- Mother Info
  
  First Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Maiden Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Mother: Roman Catholic? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  If NO, what religion? Please enter valid data.
- Godparents - You need to select at least one Godparent who is a fully initiated Catholic. You could choose two Godparents, or one Godparent and one Christian witness (someone Baptized in another Christian denomination who is leading an exemplary life.)
- Godparents REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Godparent 1
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Choice of Godparents: Families - Please check the following boxes as theey apply to your choice of Godparent. If all of the boxes are unable to be checked, the individual will be considered a Christian Witness, but there must be at least ONE Godparent chosen for the child that meets all of the prerequisites. If you have any questions, please contact thee parish office.
  
  Prerequisite for Godparents REQUIRED The individual is a fully-initiated Catholic having received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation in the Catholic Church. The individual is at least 16 years of age. The individual is neither the father or the mother of the child to be baptized. The individual leads a life in accord with their commitment as a Godparent: they attend Sunday Mass each week and support their parish by sharing their time, talent, and treasaure. If asked, the pastor of their parish would be able to verify the information above. Please fill out this field.
  
  Parish where the Godparent is registered REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Godparent 2
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Choice of Godparents: Families - Please check the following boxes as theey apply to your choice of Godparent. If all of the boxes are unable to be checked, the individual will be considered a Christian Witness, but there must be at least ONE Godparent chosen for the child that meets all of the prerequisites. If you have any questions, please contact thee parish office.
  
  Prerequisite for Godparents REQUIRED The individual is a fully-initiated Catholic having received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation in the Catholic Church. The individual is at least 16 years of age. The individual is neither the father or the mother of the child to be baptized. The individual leads a life in accord with their commitment as a Godparent: they attend Sunday Mass each week and support their parish by sharing their time, talent, and treasaure. If asked, the pastor of their parish would be able to verify the information above. Please fill out this field.
  
  Parish where the Godparent is registered REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Are Godparents married to each other? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Christian Witnesses (Baptized Non-Catholic) REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Christian Witness 1
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Religion of the Christian Witness REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Christian Witness 2
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Religion of the Christian Witness REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Additional questions/comments?
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