"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 and in the word'" (Catholic Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 1213).  

Please Fill out a Baptism registration form and turn it in to the Parish Office along with your other paper work at least 3 days prior to your desired baptism date.

English Baptism Registration Form                 

Forma de InscripciÓn para Bautizo en Español

Requirements for Baptism: 

• Completed Baptism Registration Form (available at the parish office)
• Copy of Birth Certificate of child
• Baptism Preparation Class Certificate from Parents
• Baptism Preparation Class Certificate from Sponsor(s)
• Permission from Parent's Parish (If parents are not registered at Holy Ghost, they must obtain permission from the parish where they are registered to Baptize outside of their home parish)
• Permission from Sponsor's Parish (need to obtain permission from the church where they are registered in order to be a baptism sponsor. If they are registered at Holy Ghost they need to come to the Holy Ghost Parish office. Please have your sponsor(s) request their permission from their parish as soon as possible. Many people think they are registered but are not due to not using their collection envelopes or participating in a ministry. The only way the Church knows someone is attending Mass is by using their envelopes every Sunday or participating in a Church ministry such as: Lector, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Usher, Choir, Altar Rosary Society, Catechist, Knights of Columbus, Cruzados. If your potential sponsor is not participating in a ministry and does not receive collection envelopes in the mail, they are not registered and should do so as soon as possible because they need to be active for at least 3 months before they can be given permission to be a sponsor.)
• $40 Stole Fee

Requirements for baptism sponsor:  

• Must be at least 16 years of age and has received the sacraments of initiation (baptism, confirmation and Holy Communion)
• If married, must be married through the Catholic Church
• If single, is living a chaste life
• Must be actively practicing their Catholic Faith (attending Mass every Sunday and going to Mass on Holy Days of Obligation, following the laws of the Church)
• Preferably there are two Sponsors a man and woman, but one person of either gender can also be a Sponsor
  It is not permitted to have two sponsors of the same gender

Children 7 and older must make their Baptism though the RCIA program

All Paperwork must be turned into the parish office no later than 3 days before the baptism

All Baptisms are held Saturdays at 10:45 AM.
(Except during Father's Vacation from January-Mid February, Holy Days of Obligation, days when First Communions are taking Place which usually occur at the end of April beginning of May, depending on when Easter lands and on Holy Saturday because Baptisms take place at the Easter Vigil at 8:00 pm)

English Baptism Preparation Classes:       
Third Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM in the Chapel  (call the parish office at least 2 days prior, to sign up)

Platicas en Espanol:       
Primer Viernes de cada mes a 6:00 PM en Founders Hall (Sala de Reuniones)  (llame a la oficina por lo menos 2 dias antes, para inscribirse)