The word baptism in its origins is Greek and means "immersion" and "bath." Immersion in water is a sign of death and emersion out of the water means new life. To bathe in water is also to undergo cleansing. Saint Paul sums up this truth when he says, "You were buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead" (Col 2:12).
(Source: USCCB)
Guidelines for Baptism Registration:
1. Register online with the link provided. You will receive a call from the parish office to confirm your registration.
2. Parents must be registered parishioners. If parents are not members of the parish, a letter of permission from their parish is required to baptize at Sacred Heart.
3 Child's original birth certificate must be presented in person (no hospital records).
4. Parent's drivers license or picture ID.
5. Godparent's baptism certificate with notations (Ex: Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation).
6. If Godparents are married, please submit a marriage certificate.
7. A letter of good standing and permission to baptize is required if Godparent is not a registered member of Sacred Heart Parish. (Letter may be obtained from godparents home parish).
8. Completion of baptism preparation class.
9. A processing fee of $20 due at time of registration.
Baptismal Preparation Class - The preparation session educates parents and godparents about the meaning of the Sacrament of Baptism and helps them to reflect on their responsibility to support the baptized child in fully living the gifts received in Baptism.