Baptism is a sacrament of the new life we receive in Christ and a joyful celebration of welcoming new members into the Church. Presenting a child for baptism takes commitment from parents, godparents, and our entire community. Parents seeking to have their child baptized are invited to become registered members of the parish and participate in Baptismal preparation. 
“Go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”  – Matthew 28:19

Infant Baptism (infants and children under the age of 7) is the normative way to begin the initiation of children into the Church.

• Contact the parish admin to let us know you are interested in having your child baptized at SSCM.
• Complete the Parish Registration form, if not already completed - confirm this with parish admin.
• Bring an original copy of your child's birth certificate.
• Complete the Baptism Registration form (below).
• Have Godparents complete the Baptism Sponsor Covenant (below)
• Parents and Godparents are required to attend Baptismal preparation class(es) .

*If the parents/godparents have already attended a class, please provide proof of attendance*

• Be designated by the parents or the one who takes their place.
• Have completed the 16th year.
• Be a practicing Catholic who has been confirmed and has already received the sacrament of the Eucharist and leads a life in harmony with the faith and the role to be undertaken.
• If married, is in a valid Catholic marriage.
• Not bound by any canonical penalty.
• Not be the mother of the father of the one to be baptized.
• Complete the Baptism Sponsor Covenant form (below).

Both parents and godparents are asked to take the baptismal classes, which are offered in both English and Spanish. You must register and have all the required forms turned in before a baptism can be performed.

If you have a child or children 7 years or older who need to be baptized, they will be fully initiated into the Church and receive Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. Parents and children complete sacrament preparation together.

For more information, click here.

Adults seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church, enter the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). This formation prepares them to receive all three initiation sacraments at the Easter Vigil. The OCIA process ideally extends through a complete liturgical year to allow sufficient time for formation in the truths of the faith and Christian life.

Adults baptized in another faith tradition are also part of the OCIA process.

Adults baptized Catholic but who have not received formation also are part of the OCIA process.

OCIA participants are required to have a godparent/sponsor. The qualifications for the godparent/ sponsor are the same as listed in the Infant Baptism section. They will also need to complete a Sponsor Covenant form. 

For more information on the OCIA process, click here.