Baptism
Congratulations on the gift of your child! The staff at Holy Family Parish is here to serve you!
We are so happy that you wish to baptize and raise your child in the Catholic faith. God's gift of new life in baptism is so important to your child and your family's Christian life. Baptisms normally take place after Sunday Mass, to reflect this communal aspect of the sacrament.
Parents should be registered members of a Catholic parish.
The parish church is the focus of our common prayer and sacramental life. Belonging to and engaging in the life of a worshiping community of believers is essential for the faith formation of your child.
You are most welcome to join Holy Family Catholic church! Here is the link to register - click here.
Parents registered in another church parish who wish to have their child baptized at Holy Family Catholic Church must first obtain a letter of permission from the pastor of the church parish in which they are registered.
Infant Baptisms
Baptism is the first and fundamental sacrament and the gateway to the other sacraments. If you are seeking baptism for your child(or children), please continue with the following steps:
1. Complete a Baptismal Registration Form by clicking here.
2. If this is your first child being baptized, you must register for a Baptismal Preparatory Class Classes are held the
second Monday of the month at 7 pm. Once we receive your registration form we will contact you to set up a
class date and a Baptism date.
3. Godparents: One Godparent MUST be a practicing Catholic who is at least 16 years of age and MUST have
received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. God parents are not required to attend a
a Baptism Preparatory Class, but are encouraged to do so. Please complete the Godparent forms here.
For Catholic Godparents, in addition to the form above, please, download, print and complete the Godparent
Eligibility form and have your home parish sign and place their seal on it. Form here.
4. If you have any questions, please, contact Cyndi Zajic at 410-269-0586 or email familyministry@hfccmail.org.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):
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6. Location: Baptisms in private homes, school or hospital chapels, are not permitted, except in cases of
emergency.
7. Infant age: A minor younger than 7 years old is regarded an "infant" with respect to Baptism.
Baptism for Adults
If you have not been baptized, and are interested in inquiring about the Catholic faith, please contact the parish office. Also take a look at our Becoming Catholic page for more information.
Baptism Sponsor Couples Needed
If you are interested in helping with our baptism preparatory class, we are looking for Baptism Sponsor Couples. Contact Cyndi at familyministry@hfccmail.org for more information.
Parents should be registered members of a Catholic parish.
The parish church is the focus of our common prayer and sacramental life. Belonging to and engaging in the life of a worshiping community of believers is essential for the faith formation of your child.
You are most welcome to join Holy Family Catholic church! Here is the link to register - click here.
Parents registered in another church parish who wish to have their child baptized at Holy Family Catholic Church must first obtain a letter of permission from the pastor of the church parish in which they are registered.
Infant Baptisms
Baptism is the first and fundamental sacrament and the gateway to the other sacraments. If you are seeking baptism for your child(or children), please continue with the following steps:
1. Complete a Baptismal Registration Form by clicking here.
2. If this is your first child being baptized, you must register for a Baptismal Preparatory Class Classes are held the
second Monday of the month at 7 pm. Once we receive your registration form we will contact you to set up a
class date and a Baptism date.
3. Godparents: One Godparent MUST be a practicing Catholic who is at least 16 years of age and MUST have
received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. God parents are not required to attend a
a Baptism Preparatory Class, but are encouraged to do so. Please complete the Godparent forms here.
For Catholic Godparents, in addition to the form above, please, download, print and complete the Godparent
Eligibility form and have your home parish sign and place their seal on it. Form here.
4. If you have any questions, please, contact Cyndi Zajic at 410-269-0586 or email familyministry@hfccmail.org.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):
- How many godparents should there be? Church law only requires you to have one godparent; however, it has been tradition to have two.
- What sex should the godparent be? If you choose only one Godparent, you are free to choose a male or a female. However, if you wish to have two godparents, there must be one male and one female.
- Can a non-Catholic serve as a godparent? A baptized, non-Catholic may serve as an Official witness to the baptism. Canon Law describes a witness as a baptized person who belongs to a non-Catholic ecclesial community.
- Can someone serve as a godparent by proxy (stand-in). Yes. The name of that person will be entered as a proxy in the Sacramental Record Book, along with the name of the missing godparent.
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6. Location: Baptisms in private homes, school or hospital chapels, are not permitted, except in cases of
emergency.
7. Infant age: A minor younger than 7 years old is regarded an "infant" with respect to Baptism.
Baptism for Adults
If you have not been baptized, and are interested in inquiring about the Catholic faith, please contact the parish office. Also take a look at our Becoming Catholic page for more information.
Baptism Sponsor Couples Needed
If you are interested in helping with our baptism preparatory class, we are looking for Baptism Sponsor Couples. Contact Cyndi at familyministry@hfccmail.org for more information.
