Baptism
Baptism is the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through water, we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ. Anyone who has not yet been baptized is able to receive the sacrament of baptism.
Baptism Requirements:
- Parents need to meet with one of our priests to start the process. Please call the
Parish office at (408) 262-8100 or text or call (669) 699-8741 to set up an
appointment. - Parents and main godparents must attend a Baptism Preparation class within
the last 3 years. - A copy of the child’s birth certificate must be submitted during the time of
interview. - Godparents need to be practicing Catholics and must be fully initiated in the
Catholic faith (must have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Communion,
Confirmation). If Godparent is married, he/she must be married in the Catholic Church.
For Regular Scheduled Baptisms ($100)
English: every 1st Saturday of the month at 10:00AM
Vietnamese: every 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:00AM
Spanish: every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00AM
Date requested depends on the availability of the Church and the priest
NOTES:
- Baptism Preparation Class Schedule:
- (subject to change, depending on the availability of the instructor or if the date falls on a holiday)
- *Located in the Parish Ministry Center (PMC)*
- English: every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00PM
- Spanish: every 3rd Tuesday of the months at 7:00PM
- Vietnamese: every 1st Saturday of the month at 10:00AM
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English: Deacon Sam Milan
Spanish: Mr. & Mrs. Carlos and Leticia Chavez
Vietnamese: Mrs. Thuy Tran Nguyen
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Baptisms of Adults and Children over age 7:
Adults preparing for Baptism follow the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). Children over the age of seven are prepared through the Children’s Catechumenate. Please call the Parish Office for information regarding the Adult and Children’s Catechumenate: 408-262-8100.
