Baptism

There are  a few simple steps to preparing you for your child's  baptism. A baptism preparation class is required if this is your first child. Classes are offered every other month at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Please register at the following link or call the Saint Frances Cabrini Parish Office. 
Register Here
                       

Godparents

Choosing a godparent is exciting, but can be difficult!  “Which uncle or aunt or cousin or brother or sister or friend should I choose?” Being a godparent is not an honorary title – it is a role of responsibility and commitment.

The godparent’s role is, together with the parent, to present the child for the sacrament and help him/her to live a life befitting a baptized Catholic Christian. To do this, a godparent must be able to affirmatively answer the following questions: 

• I was chosen by the parents or guardians.
• I am at least sixteen years of age.
• I am not the father or mother of the one to be baptized.
• I am a Catholic who has already been Confirmed, and have received the Holy Eucharist.
• I am leading a life in harmony with the faith (ie.Practicing Catholic- I attend Mass on weekends and Holy Days of Obligation, go to confession at least once per year, and receive Holy Communion at least once during the Easter season.) 
• If married, my most recent marriage was before a Catholic priest or deacon.

For Baptism, each child must have at least one Catholic, and if two godparents are chosen, only one male and one female godparent are to be used. You may wish to have a Christian Witness (someone baptized outside of the Catholic faith) participate in your child’s baptism. One Christian Witness may be used alongside one Godparent (Catholic). 
It is possible that your closest friends and relatives are not practicing Catholics.  It is often disappointing to realize that they cannot be the godparents.  However, take heart in knowing that your choice of two practicing (one male and one female) Catholics as godparents will indicate to all your family and friends that you are putting faith first when it comes to your child.  This will inspire them!  (And your child will thank you later!)

If you have a individual who would like to inquire about the Confirmation process and/or having their marriage convalidated (blessed) in the Church, we are here to help. Our goal is never to exclude someone from being a godparent. Please let us know and we can walk through what the process is to achieve this.

Each godparent will be given a “Godparent Information Form” that you will receive at your initial meeting.  This form is signed by the godparent’s pastor and indicates that the person meets the prerequisites given above.
(please see the below video for additional information about the role of godparents)

Scheduling Your Baptism

The date of the Baptism is scheduled once all paperwork is completed and turned in. 
Baptisms must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.
Contact the parish office for more information.