Statistics reveal that in our present age, so-called "Millenials" and succeeding generations (those born in 1980 and after) maintain little affiliation with the Church. Since a Catholic lifestyle is important for the parents involved, for their child, and for the Church as a whole, it is necessary to try to address this situation in a more systematic manner. Therefore, we are changing the procedure by which parents schedule the baptism of an infant.
All parents seeking the baptism of an infant are required to:
The Baptism Registration Form will be available following the couple’s meeting with the pastor. See the Infant Baptism policy.
In place of a second godparent, a Christian Witness (a practicing Christian of another denomination) is acceptable. He / she may be the same gender as the Catholic godparent.
Because the role of godparent is important, a godparent who is a member of All Saints Parish must attend a pre-baptism class prior to the baptism. This does not need to be the same class that the parents attend.
A godparent who is not a member of All Saints Parish or who will be a Christian witness must present a letter from his / her pastor (Catholic or Protestant) attesting that they are registered and active in the practice of their Faith.