“Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: “Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water and in the word.”” (CCC 1213)
- Please download and read our Baptism Brochure below for general information.
- Make an appointment with our Baptism Coordinator at baptisms.joseph@gmail.com and collect the Baptism Register Data Form.
- Fill out the Baptism Register Data Form and hand it over to the Parish Office.
- Attend the Welcoming Mass at 10am and the Introductory Session at 11am (held on the First Sunday of every Month).
- Baptisms take place twice a month; on the Second and Fourth Sunday of every month at 3pm.
For more information about Baptisms at St. Joseph’s, please contact baptisms.joseph@gmail.com
Godparent Requirements
According to Canon Law: Can. 872 Insofar as possible, a person to be baptized is to be given a sponsor who assists an adult in Christian initiation or together with the parents presents an infant for baptism. A sponsor also helps the baptized person to lead a Christian life in keeping with baptism and to fulfil faithfully the obligations inherent in it. Can. 873
There is to be only one male sponsor or one female sponsor or one of each. Can. 874 §1.
- be a Baptized and Confirmed Catholic
- be a regular participant at Sunday Mass
- in a Sacramental Marriage (if applicable)
- leading a life in harmony with the Catholic Faith and the role of Sponsor.
