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BAPTISM

“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”

MATTHEW 28:19-28
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REQUIREMENTS

The first of the seven sacraments, and the “door” which gives access to the other sacraments. Baptism is the first and chief sacrament of forgiveness of sins because it unites us with Christ, who died for our sins and rose for our justification. Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist constitute the “sacraments of initiation” by which a believer receives the remission of original and personal sin, begins a new life in Christ and the Holy Spirit, and is incorporated into the Church, the Body of Christ.

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When a person is baptized he or she is:

  • Made a new creation, an adopted son or daughter of God, who has become partaker of the divine nature.  – CCC 1265

  • A member of the Body of Christ, the Church. – CCC 1267

  • Freed from the power of darkness and is brought into the realm of the freedom of the children of God. – CCC 1250

  • Able to believe in God, to hope in Him, an to love Him through the theological virtues; Given the power to love and act under the prompting of the Holy Spirit though the gifts of the Holy Spirit; helped to grow in the goodness through the moral virtues. – CCC 1266

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If you are seeking Baptism as an adult, visit our Becoming Catholic page. We are happy to celebrate your Baptism and your initiation into supernatural life.

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If your child is over the age of seven, please check out our Youth Formation page.

Parents

  • Parents must desire and be willing to bring their child up in the Catholic Faith. Baptism is the beginning of supernatural life; it must be nurtured throughout life.

  • Parents must be practicing their faith and attending Mass regularly on Sundays.

  • Parents must either live within the boundaries of Holy Trinity Parish, or be a registered contributing member of Holy Trinity parish. (Parish Boundaries: 88th Avenue to I76; Sheridan Blvd to Pecos)

  • If parents attend another parish or live outside the boundaries of Holy Trinity, they must provide a letter from the Pastor of that Parish, granting permission for the child to be baptized at Holy Trinity.

  • Parents must meet with a parish staff member prior to the Baptism. You will be contacted after filling out the Baptismal Registration form. Baptism will not be scheduled until after initial contact.

  • Baptism Registration form and child’s original Birth Certificate must be submitted.

  • Parents and Godparents must attend two preparatory sessions of approximately 1 hour & 45 min each, to be completed at least one month prior to the date of Baptism. The class is for adults only; please do not bring children to class.

  • If parent(s) and/or Godparent(s) attend classes at a different parish, they must bring a letter from that parish, certifying their attendance.

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Godparents/Sponsors

The parents may choose up to 2 Godparents. If two Godparents are chosen, they must be one man and one woman. The Godparent(s) serve as representative of the Catholic faith in the life of your child. Therefore, it is essential that the Godparent(s) be confirmed, practicing Catholics living in harmony with the Church’s teaching.

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  • Only one Godparent is required.

  • Parents cannot serve as Godparents of their own children.

  • Must be good examples and sources of support for both the child and the parents and be fully initiated, active, members of the Catholic church, attending mass & confession regularly.

  • Godparent(s) must be at least 16 years of age, have received the Sacrament of Confirmation (proof of Confirmation is required), and lead a life in union with the Catholic faith.

  • If Godparents are married, Proof of Marriage in the Catholic Church must be provided.

  • Unmarried persons must be living a chaste life as a single person; those living with a partner or significant other may not serve as Godparents.

  • Godparents must attend two preparatory sessions of approximately 1hr & 45min each, to be completed at least one month prior to the date of Baptism. This class is for adults only; please do not bring children to class.

  • If Godparent(s) attend classes at a different parish, they must bring a letter from that parish, certifying their attendance.

  • The “Certificate of Eligibility” in English and Spanish, provided by Holy Trinity, must be signed by the Godparent(s) and certified by their parish Pastor. Click the button below to access these forms.

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