Baptism

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.

"Go, therefore, 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 28:19-20)

After reading the information below, please contact the parish by email for more information at office@saintalbert.org, or call the office during office hours. 

• Parent(s) and Godparent(s) must attend Baptism preparation.
• Baptism preparation consists of watching designated online videos before attending a 90-minute, in-person preparation class. 
• Contact the parish office to register for Baptism preparation, and to receive instructions and links to the online videos.
• Both parents must attend preparation if at all possible.
• If Godparents do not live in the area, they may attend a class in their parish and provide proof of attendance. Godparents must also fill out and sign the Baptism Sponsor Covenant Form. The link to the form is on the side of this page.
• Childcare is not provided during the in-person session (infants in infant seats may accompany parents; toddlers and older children should not attend).
• After attending the in-person session, your Baptism preparation is complete, but you must turn in the following documents to the parish office:
  • Baptism Registration Form (the link to the form in on the side of this page)
  • Baptism Sponsor Covenant Form(s)
  • Copy of child's birth certificate
  • Baptism Preparation Class completion certificates for Parents and Godparents (from St. Albert or from another parish)
• Once all these are received, you may schedule the baptism of your child. Baptisms are normally held at 9:00 AM on the third Saturday of each month. 

• Only one Godparent is required for Baptism, but there may be two.
• Can not be a parent of the one being baptized.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have received the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation).
• If married, must be in a valid Catholic marriage (married by a Priest or a Deacon).
• Must be a practicing Catholic living a life of active faith in the Catholic Church, and should be someone who will have some part in the development of the child’s faith.
• Must attend a Baptism preparation class at St. Albert or at their home parish.
• Must sign the Baptism Sponsor Covenant form required by the Diocese of Austin (see form on the side of this page).
• If there are two godparents, there must be one male and one female.

Parents wishing to have their child baptized must enroll their child in Religious Education. Children above 2nd grade are required to attend additional catechesis through our Sacramental Preparation program. 

For more information about Religious Education, please contact Frank Ledesma: fledesma@saintalbert.org.