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Apply for Infant Baptism
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Baptism is the gateway into the Church and the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation (along with Confirmation and the Eucharist). In baptism, we are "born of water and the Spirit," we are given the ability to "walk in the newness of life," and we fulfill the command of Christ to "make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."
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Receiving the Sacrament of Baptism at St. Michael's
For infants or very young children,
Baptism is celebrated during the weekend liturgies. A baptism prep class is required if this is your first child to be baptized in the Catholic Church. The prep class consists of a meeting with our priest that usually last one hour.
For adults and older children
Adults and non-Catholic children beyond the age of reason enters the church through the formation process known as RCIA or RCIC. Formation begins in the fall and culminates with baptism and final reception into the Church at Easter.
Requirements for Godparents
A Godparent or Sponsor must be a Confirmed and active member of the Catholic Church who is willing and able to help the child develop and grow in the Catholic Faith. There must be at least one Godparent or Sponsor. If there are two, one must be male and the other female. The minimum age to be a Godparent or Sponsor is 16 years of age. A baptized Christian (non-Catholic) can act as a "Christian Witness." A non-baptized person may not officially act as a Godparent, Sponsor or Christian Witness of a person in the Catholic Faith.
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