St. John Paul II Baptismal Information Form for Children

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Please complete the information below to begin the process of requesting baptism for your child. Once submitted, we will contact you to schedule a baptism class.

Information About Child to be Baptized

Please answer the following questions about the child to be baptized.

First name of child to be baptized *

Middle name of child to be baptized *

Last name of child to be baptized *

Is the child to be baptized male or female? *

Male

Female

Child's date of birth *

YYYY

City and state where child was born *

Mother's name (first, middle, last) *

Mother's maiden name (last name before marriage) *

Mother's religion *

Did the mother come into the Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)? *

Yes

Not Applicable

Mother's phone number *

Mother's email address *

Mother's address *

Father's name (first, middle, last) *

Father's religion *

Did the father come into the Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)? *

Yes

Not Applicable

Father's phone number *

Father's email address *

Father's address *

Father and mother are: *

Married in the Catholic Church

Married outside the Catholic Church

Separated

Married legally only

Unmarried but living in the same residence

Dating only

Godparents/Sponsors

Canon Law states that one sponsor, male or female, is sufficient, but there may be two sponsors, one of each gender. According to Canon Law, sponsors must be a least 16 years old, confirmed, and be leading a life of faith in keeping with the function to be taken on.

Complete name of Catholic godparent (first, middle, last) *

Additional Catholic Godparent or Christian Witness

Canon Law states that a baptized person who belongs to a non-Catholic ecclesial community may be admitted only in company with a Catholic sponsor, and then simply as a witness to the baptism. The person must be the opposite gender of the Catholic godparent.

Complete name (first, middle, last) of additional Catholic godparent or Christian witness

Is the additional godparent/sponsor Catholic?

Yes

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If the second sponsor is not Catholic, what denomination does he/she belong to? (e.g., Methodist, Lutheran, Evangelical, Christian, etc.)

If the godparent/sponsor cannot be present at the baptism, what is the full name (complete first, middle, and last name) of the person who will stand in as the proxy?

Is the proxy Catholic?

Yes

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Additional Questions

Please answer the following questions. This information will help the priest prepare for your visit.

Where is the family registered? Please note that before the baptism date is scheduled, the family needs to be registered with St. John Paul II Catholic Church or have their parish pastor's permission for the child to be baptized by a minister of the parish. If family registration is changing, this must be done prior to making plans for the baptism. *

At St. John Paul II

In another parish

Going to register

Requested baptism date (date may change based on availability of parish or priest schedule)

YYYY

Where would you like to celebrate the baptism? (For example - St JPII chapel) *

What would you like to share with us about your relationship with the Church?

Why do you desire baptism for your child?

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