Baptism
Baptism
Congratulations on choosing to baptize your child into our awesome Catholic Church! Our family of God at San Antonio de Padua Church welcomes you with our love and prayers on this journey of faith.
Many Catholics receive this sacrament as infants. Before infants are baptized, the parents (and often the godparents as well) receive preparation for their child’s sacramental faith journey. Adults and teenagers who have not been baptized and who wish to become Catholic usually participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. After this period of formation, they receive the Sacraments of Initiation, which include Baptism.
If you are interested in registering yourself or your child to receive the Sacrament of Baptism, please fill out this form and our team will be in touch. Let us know if you have any further questions and we would be happy to assist you.
Baptismal Requirements
Baptism for Children (infants to 7 years old):
- Baptismal family should be registered at San Antonio de Padua Church or related to members of our parish.
- Non-Parishioner: If you are non-registered and live outside of the parish boundaries, a letter of permission is needed from your home parish granting your permission to baptize your child at our parish.
- Provide a copy of the child’s birth certificate. If child is adopted, provide court case number and court house.
- Saint Name – If the child’s first or middle name is not a Saint’s name, select a Saint name for your child. Suggestions for Saint Names can be found at http://www.catholic.org/saints/
- Godparents must be fully initiated (Baptism, Eucharist & Confirmation) and practicing Catholic in their registered parish and 16 years of age or older. If married, they need to be sacramentally married in the Catholic Church. Only ONE godparent is required, but if choosing TWO they must be male & female.
- Provide Certificate of Completion of a Baptismal class either online or in person within the last 3 years for both parents and godparents.
- LA Diocese Baptism course – Free https://lacatholics.org/baptism
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF THE BAPTISMAL DATE
** Community Baptisms have been moved to the 4th Saturday of the month scheduled at 10:00AM
Any questions, please contact Deacon Russ Millspaugh at [email protected] or (714) 974-1416 x120
Required Documents
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- If adopted, Court Case Number and Court House
Baptism Suggest Offering
There is a $100.00 suggested offering for Community Baptism. To pay online, please click on button below.