Baptism

We are so happy that you desire Baptism for your child.  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)
 

• Baptism Preparation Class completion certificates for Parents and Godparents (Certificates can be from St. Albert or from another parish)
• Baptism Registration Form (the link to the form is below)
• Copy of child's birth certificate
• Baptism Godparent Covenant Form(s).  (Each Godparent needs one & the link to the form is below).  
  • Godparent requirements:
    • Only one Godparent is required for Baptism. The Godparent (sponsor):
    • Be at least 16 years old.
    • Be a practicing Catholic who has been confirmed and has already received the sacrament of the Eucharist and leads a life in harmony with the faith and the role to be undertaken.
    • If married, is in a valid Catholic marriage.
    • Not be the mother or the father of the one to be baptized.
    • Complete the Baptism Godparent Covenant form.

• Before registering for a Baptism class at St. Albert the Great, Parents/Godparents will watch designated online Baptism videos before attending a 60-minute in-person preparation class. 
• To register for class: Both parents must watch the videos and submit the responses to the questions to register for the preparation class. Parents can submit their responses together to register for the class.
• If Godparents are married, they can submit one set of responses to register for the class.
  • If Godparents are not married, each Godparent must submit their own responses.
• Childcare is not provided during Baptism preparation class (infants in infant seats may accompany parents)
• Responses can be submitted to the parish office at office@saintalbert.org

Reborn Episode 1: A New Creation
1.1 What do you think it means to have a new heart and a new spirit through Baptism?

Reborn Episode 2: Entering the Mystery
2.1 Why do you desire Baptism for your child or godchild?
2.2 What is your deepest desire for your child or godchild?

Reborn Episode 3: Nurturing the Life of Grace
3.1 Why is the Christian life meant to be lived out in community?
3.2 Which aspect of the threefold mission of Priest, Prophet, and King do you think is easiest to live out? Which do you think is the hardest? Why?

Reborn Episode 4 for Parents: The Mission to Love: 7 Keys to Catholic Parenting
4.1 As Catholic Parents, what touched you the most in this video?
OR
Reborn Episode 4 for Godparents: The Gift of Godparents: More Than Cards & Presents
4.1 As Catholic Godparents, what touched you the most in this video?
 

To Register, please see Baptism preparation class steps above. All Baptism classes are held in the Palermo Center room E/F at 7 pm.  The class is given by one of our Deacons.

December 5th

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.