Baptism

​​​Congratulations! We believe that every child is a precious gift of God. It is truly wonderful that you wish to share your faith with your child, for Jesus Himself said: “Let the children come to me.”

 

How old can my child be to be baptized?
Children may be baptized as an infant up until their 7th birthday. If the child is older than seven (7) years old, they need to attend the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) that is adapted for children, to prepare for the Sacrament of Baptism.

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What is the process for my child to be baptized?

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• Review our parish Baptism Pamphlet.​

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• Complete and submit the baptism registration form and submit a copy of your child’s birth certificate. Be ready to also pay the fee online for the registration (fee indicated on the registration form), or pay by check payable to “St. Martin of Tours Parish”, with note “Baptism Registration”. 

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• Schedule a baptism preparation class for parents and godparents. Classes are currently done virtually on the second Tuesday of each month at 5 pm. To schedule for a class, contact Ed Ibarra in faith formation at eibarra@stmartin.org or at (408) 294-8953 ext. 321. If you have attended a baptism preparation class within the past two years, you must submit documentation as proof of attendance. If the pre-baptismal class is taken at another Catholic parish, you must provide documentation from the parish indicating that you have attended their pre-baptismal class. If the Baptism is planned at another parish, we ask for a donation of $30 for an individual or $40 for two people.

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• After the baptism preparation class has been completed, contact one of our parish priests directly to schedule a brief interview and the baptism date.

 

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On what day may I celebrate the baptism of my child?

Private Baptisms can be scheduled depending on the availability of the priest and the church. These are usually celebrated on Saturdays at either 10 or 11 AM. We do not conduct Baptisms during the season of Lent.

 

What is the standard offering for baptizing my child?
Please call the Parish Office for further information.

For more information, please contact Ed Ibarra, Director of Faith Formation, at the parish office at (408) 294-8953 ext. 321 or at eibarra@stmartin.org. Thank you. 

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