“You are one body and one spirit, just as God also called you in one hope. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father of all, who is over all, through all, and in all.”

 "Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word." 

Catechism of the Catholic Church §1213

1. Please call Monica at the parish office to get started; she will then put you in touch with our baptismal coordinators.
2. Has attended a Baptismal Prep Class in the past 4 years; At Johns or any another Catholic Church (certificate to show). If you need to attend a class be sure to let the office know, they will put you in contact with our baptism coordinators.
3. Submit all Sponsor Letters/Forms –The prospective godparent(s) should obtain a sponsor letter or form from the parish where he or she is registered. If the godparent is a registered parishioner here at St. John's, he or she is required to complete and submit a Sponsor Eligibility Form.
4. Must have completed and turned in all forms no later than 2 weeks prior to baptism date.  

(According to Canon Law)

•  Only one male OR one female Sponsor OR one of each gender is to be selected.
• At least one of the godparents is required to be in Full Communion with the Catholic Church, registered at a parish, and participate in Sunday Mass and Holy Days.
• A person who is baptized in another Christian faith, is called a Christian Witness.
• A sponsor must be at least 16 years of age and may not be the mother or father of the person receiving a sacrament.

Monica Trinidad: Secretary 

at mtrinidad.stjohn@outlook.com 

or call the parish office 

 Baptismal dates are not set until a Baptismal Class has been completed and ALL paperwork (including Sponsor Eligibility Forms) have been submitted and approved.