Courses
Pre baptismal lecture in this parish, Fridays from 8 pm to 9 pm.
Godparents’ Chritian Duties:
Pray for their godchild regularly.
Give an example of a christian life.
Help increase the faith in God Father, God Son, and the Holy Spirit in the baptized child.
Help their godchild seek the First Communion and Confirmation.
Help with advice and testimony.
documentation
Copy of the Birth Certificate, of the Civil Registry of the baby being baptized.
Copy of the godparents' religious Marriage Certificate. If they’re single they must be past their 16th birthday, submit proof of Confirmation and not be living in sin. (Canon Law of the Catholic Church. Canon 873-874)
Original voucher of the pre baptsimal lecture for parents and godparents.
Costs and Payment
Consult by contacting the Parish Notary.
Recommendation
Review the Canon Law.
For the ceremony:
The child’s attire must be white.
Bring a white candle.
Generally:
The celebration must start on time.
The church is always open for its congregation, thus it cannot be closed due to private ceremonies.
Throwing objects (flower petals, rice grains, balloons, bubbles, etc.) is not allowed either inside or outside the church.
So that the celebration takes place with the greatest decorum and dignity of the liturgy, proper clothing must be worn. Remember that we are in a sacred place.
Pictures and Video:
Photographers cannot climb onto the presbytery (altar area).
Connecting to the enclosure’s electricity is not allowed.
Due to the dignity of the place, photographers must wear formal attire.
Baptism
This is the sacrament that begins our christian lives. It makes us children of God, members of the Church and active participants in it’s evangelistic mission. With Baptism we are liberated of the original sin and are reborn into the new life of grace.
Here you will be able to consult the documentation and preparation requirements to perform this sacrament.
dates
Community baptisms are celebrated on Sundays during the 10: am mass. The participating children are signed up for the day.
Private Baptisms: the sacrament is only celebrated on Saturday mornings, with no mass and are subject to availability.