Baptisms at Saint Brigid
Parish Registration: Parents of the child to be baptized should be registered members of Saint Brigid Church. If you are not yet registered, please register at the Parish Office or complete the online registration form on the Saint Brigid website.
If you belong to another parish, but wish to have the baptism at Saint Brigid for family reasons, we can help you with that. You will need a letter of permission from your pastor.
Baptism Classes
Parents are required to attend a Baptism Class before the baptism. The class is scheduled once a month on a Sunday: 3:15-4:30pm in the chapel.
Future Baptism Class Dates
2024: July 21 Aug 18 Sept 15 Oct 20 Nov 17 Dec 15
2025: Jan 19 Feb 16 March 16 April 13 May 18 June 8
July 20 Aug 17 Sept 21 Oct 19 Nov 16 Dec 21
- To Sign Up for Class: Email baptisms@saintbrigid.org to reserve your space in a class. Include the names of all who will be attending and the date of the class you wish to attend.
- You may attend a baptism preparation class at another parish if necessary, then provide a letter or verification of attendance from that parish indicating the class date.
- Parents are asked to attend a class for each child, not just their oldest child*
- * If you attended a class in the past 24 months let us know. You can receive credit for that one
Scheduling a Baptism
Baptisms at Saint Brigid are private family baptisms, scheduled in the Adoration Chapel at the following times:
- Saturdays: 10:30 & 11:30am, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30pm
- Sunday afternoons: 2:30 pm & 3:30 pm
We recommend that you check with invited friends and family members about their availability before selecting a specific date. Plan to arrive at the church 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
Children receiving the Sacrament of Baptism should be dressed in a white gown or outfit. The Parish will provide the Baptismal Candle and a Baptismal Bib as a symbolic gift from the Parish.
A Certificate of Baptism will be provided at the baptism or mailed to shortly afterward. Please keep this certificate in a safe place. It will be needed when registering for religious education or preparing for future sacraments.
Information about Sponsors (commonly called Godparents)
At baptism, the sponsor (or Godparent) begins a life-long relationship with their godchild by praying for and supporting their godchild in faith, as well as providing an example of the Catholic faith in action. Hopefully the godparent and godchild will develop a close personal bond as well.
You may choose one or two sponsors for your child. Only one is necessary. At least one sponsor must be an active, practicing Catholic (see qualifications below). The other godparent may be a Christian of another denomination
Sponsor Guidelines and Qualifications
(from Canon 872-874 of the Catholic Church – The Catholic sponsor must meet all listed qualifications)
- A sponsor must be at least 16 years of age.
- A sponsor must have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist.
- A sponsor must be a practicing Catholic, registered in a parish and regularly attending Mass
- A sponsor must be leading a life in harmony with the faith and the role to be undertaken; therefore, if married, must be married in the Church.
You may have two sponsors, but only one is required for baptism. If there are two sponsors, they must be a man and a woman (a godmother and godfather).
If the sponsor is not able to attend the baptism, he/she may be represented by a proxy.
Sponsor Certificate A Catholic sponsor will need to complete a sponsor certificate and have it signed by their pastor at their home parish. A blank sponsor certificate is attached to this email, or they may use whatever form is used at their home parish. At least one sponsor must be Catholic and provide the signed certificate.
Christian Witness A Christian who is not Catholic cannot officially be a Catholic sponsor, but if they are living their Christian faith they can stand with the Catholic sponsor as a “Christian Witness” to the baptism. In this case there would be one Catholic sponsor and one Christian Witness at the baptism. (both would be considered godparents) A Christian Witness does not need to provide a signed sponsor certificate.
Visiting Clergy
If you wish to ask a Priest or Deacon from another parish to officiate at the baptism, please contact your clergy first to confirm his willingness and availability. Then either you or the clergy should contact baptisms@saintbrigid.org to schedule the baptism.
Contact our Baptism Coordinator, Kathy Hogan at baptisms@saintbrigid.org for more information and to request your child’s baptism.
We look forward to helping you plan your child’s baptism!
Duplicate Baptism Certificates
Duplicate certificates are provided upon request. Please allow 10-14 days for the certificate to be prepared and signed by the pastor.
To request a certificate, send the following information to Kathy Hogan at baptisms@saintbrigid.org
- Full Name of Baptized Person
- Their date of birth and city of birth
- Date of baptism (approximate is fine)
- Father’s Full Name
- Mother’s Full Name (include maiden name)
- Your email address (a scanned copy will be emailed to you)
- Mailing address for the hard copy (the hard copy will be mailed to the address you provide)
Questions? Email Kathy Hogan at baptisms@saintbrigid.org.