Parents who wish to have their child baptized are required to attend a baptism preparation class, offered in English by either Deacon Stephen or Deacon Dave on the third Sunday of each month.  Class will only be held if we have parents signed up.  For Spanish classes, contact Father Orlando.

Pre-registration is required to attend the class.

Please note:  A baptism date cannot be scheduled until the class has been completed.

Canonical Requirements (Canon Law 874.1)

• Be chosen by the candidate, parents, or parish priest and have the intention of fulfilling the role faithfully.
• Be at least 16 years old.
• Be a baptized Catholic who has received the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Confirmation.
• Must not be under any canonical penalty
• Cannot be the parent of the person being baptized or Confirmed.

Additional Requirements

• Must be a practicing Catholic who attends Mass regularly, be in good standing with the Church and living according to the teachings of the Church.
• Must be registered in a parish and actively participating in parish life.
• If married, the marriage must be recognized by the Church.
• Only one Godparent is required, but if two are chosen, then one must be male and one female.
• A baptized non-Catholic Christian can only serve as a Christian witness, not a Godparent or sponsor.
• Godparent / Sponsors must receive a Sponsor Certificate from the parish they are attending (even if they are members of OLPH), confirming they meet all of these requirements.

Baptismal certificates may be picked up at the parish office during the week, after the Baptism.

OLPH does not charge a fee; however, many families offer the priest or deacon a stipend in thanksgiving and to honor the Baptism of their child.

See the following form and submit it to Deacon Dave or Deacon Stephen

See the following form and submit to Father Orlando.