Requirements to Baptize at St. Joachim
Register at the Parish Rectory - BAPTISMS ARE TAKING PLACE EVERY SUNDAY ALTERNATING ENGLISH AND SPANISH
- A Child Must be Under Six(6) Years of Age. Children Ages Seven(7) to Twelve(12) Must go through C.C.D.
- Parents or Legal Guardians Must Register Their Child in person at the Rectory Office.
- Must Register at least fifteen(15) Days in Advance
- Bring Legally Issued Birth Certificate
- We will not accept a birth certificate issued by a hospital.
- Names of God-Parents
- Both God-Parents must have received their Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, First Communion)
- If Married: Must be Married by the Church
- If Single: Must not be cohabiting
- Parents and God-Parents will be Required to Attend A Class Prior to the Baptism (Classes Valid for Two-Years) -
- English: Every other Friday at 7:00 pm in Room 71 of the Parish Center
- Spanish: Every other Thursday at 7:00 pm at Holy Spouses Hall
- Attending Baptismal Course ONLY - register in the Rectory Office (Couple Fee $30.00 / Single Fee $ 25.00) cash/ check
- Permission Letter from the Pastor of your Parish
Fee:
$50.00 USD Cash/ Check Payment must be made in the Rectory office.
Baptisms at St. Joachim are Sunday's at 2:30 pm. Call in advance to inquire about Saturday Baptisms.
Request a copy of the baptism certificate
To attain a copy of you or your child's baptism certificate, a $10.00 processing fee will be charged at the time the copy is picked up.
To attain a copy, please provide the following information to the Rectory staff:
To attain a copy, please provide the following information to the Rectory staff:
- Date of Baptism
- Name of Individual
- Date of Birth
- Parents Name's
Frequently asked questions
What is Baptism?
Baptism a Sacrament by which one becomes a child of God and is committed to live as such.
How can a child make this commitment?
A child can make this commitment only through the parents who take responsibility to raise the child in the practice of the faith by the opportune instruction and by their personal example of faithfulness to God's Commandments.
Why does the Church baptize babies?
The Church believes that the baby would want to become a child of God if he simply knew what great honor and privilege it is to be a child of God. Parents who want the very best for their child do not wait until they are old enough to make this decision on their own; they make the decision for them, like they do for the kind of food, education, inheritance, etc., they want them to have for their own good.
Contact the Parish Rectory for more information. (559) 673-3290
Baptism a Sacrament by which one becomes a child of God and is committed to live as such.
How can a child make this commitment?
A child can make this commitment only through the parents who take responsibility to raise the child in the practice of the faith by the opportune instruction and by their personal example of faithfulness to God's Commandments.
Why does the Church baptize babies?
The Church believes that the baby would want to become a child of God if he simply knew what great honor and privilege it is to be a child of God. Parents who want the very best for their child do not wait until they are old enough to make this decision on their own; they make the decision for them, like they do for the kind of food, education, inheritance, etc., they want them to have for their own good.
Contact the Parish Rectory for more information. (559) 673-3290
