Baptism
Baptism serves as the entry point to the other sacraments. It allows us to be cleansed of sin and experience a spiritual rebirth, becoming recognized as children of God and members of Christ.
BAPTISM (UP TO 7 YEARS OLD):
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 ($200)
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
For Private Baptisms ($300)Date requested depends on the availability of the Church and the priest
Class only ($25)For those who will need to take the class, but the Baptism ceremony will be held in another Church- Parents need to meet with one of our priests to start the process. Please call the
- 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
Pre-Baptism Class Instructors:
English: Deacon Sam Milan
Spanish: Mr. & Mrs. Carlos and Leticia Chavez
Vietnamese: Mrs. Thuy Tran Nguyen and Ms. Kim Dang
English: Deacon Sam Milan
Spanish: Mr. & Mrs. Carlos and Leticia Chavez
Vietnamese: Mrs. Thuy Tran Nguyen and Ms. Kim Dang
Please call or email the Parish office if you need to register to any of the classes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Baptisms of Adults and Children over age 7:
Children aged 7 and older are prepared through the Catechetical Ministry.
Adults preparing for Baptism follow the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) process.
Please call the Parish Office for more information.
