Who this is for
Baptism
Parents or guardians seeking Baptism for a child. School-age children who have not been baptized may follow an age-appropriate Christian initiation process, so contact the parish before choosing a preparation path.
Preparation pathway
Baptism
For families seeking Baptism for an infant or young child, and for families who need help determining the right initiation path for an older child.
Important
Exact requirements depend on each person’s situation.
This page provides general guidance. Parish-published dates, forms, and requirements below are the reference for the current year. If the sacramental history is not straightforward, contact us before completing forms.
Typical next steps
- 1
Contact the parish so we can understand the child’s age, baptismal status, and family circumstances.
- 2
Complete the preparation requested for parents and, when applicable, godparents.
- 3
Provide the requested family and godparent information and arrange the celebration of Baptism.
What you may need
- Child and parent/guardian information
- Godparent information and any sponsor documentation the parish requests
- Any prior sacramental records that apply
Do not send sacramental certificates, identification numbers, or private documents through the contact form.
Action items
Forms & registration
There are currently no published forms for this sacrament.
Upcoming dates
Published events connected with this preparation pathway.
No upcoming dates are published yet. Check the calendar or contact us to confirm the current schedule.
Preparation resources
Parish-published material to support this preparation.
Article·Sacraments
Understanding Confirmation
A parent-facing overview of sacramental preparation, expectations, retreat, service, and the role of sponsors.
Confirmation
Does your situation not fit neatly here?
That is normal. Send us the person’s age and which sacraments they have already received, and we’ll help identify the next step.