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Baptism

- 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:
  
  Attend Mass weekly. Record of attendance is determined by use of a church support envelope* placed in the weekly collection.
  
  If the family is unable to help in the support of the church, the envelope should be placed in the collection empty.
  
  If you do not have envelopes, contact the parish office at 712 546-5223 or via email at allsaints@premieronline.net.
  
  Attend the baptismal preparation class held on the 5th Sunday of the month (regardless if they have attended a class in this or another parish previously).
  
  Following attendance at the baptismal preparation class,** parents should schedule an appointment with the pastor to discuss Faith, Faith practice and Church involvement.
  
  Following the meeting with the pastor, you will receive a request form for a baptismal date.
  
  **Registration forms for the pre-baptism class are available under the “Forms” link on the parish web page, allsaintslemars.org, or contact the parish office.
- Documents
  
  Pre-Baptism Class
- Registration
  
  The Baptism Registration Form will be available following the couple’s meeting with the pastor. See the Infant Baptism policy.
INFORMATION REGARDING THE SELECTION OF SPONSORS
- A Catholic godparent (sponsor) must be 16 years old, baptized, confirmed and practicing their Catholic Faith, including weekly attendance at Mass.
  
  Only one godparent is required, irrespective of the gender of the child (i.e., a male child may have a female godparent, and vice versa).
  
  If two godparents are chosen, one must be male, one must be female.
  
  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.
- Registration for Pre-Baptism Class
  
  The maximum number of form submissions has been reached. This form is currently not available.
  
  Father's Information
  
  Father's Full Name (First, Middle, Last) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Father's Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
  
  Father's Telephone REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Father's Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Father's Religion REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Father's Religion REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Definition of practicing:
  
  Seeks to be a person of prayer through work and action in daily life
  
  Is an active participant ad Mass every weekend (if Catholic) or weekly services (if Protestant)
  
  Is a steward of time, talent and treasure, devoting a portion of each to God and the Church community.
  
  Practicing? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.
  
  Mother's Information
  
  Mother's Full Name (First, Middle, Last) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Mother's Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
  
  Mother's Telephone REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Mother's Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Mother's Religion REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Mother's Religion REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Practicing? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.
  
  Are the parents validly married according to the guidelines of the Catholic Church? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.
  
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Baptism

​A Catholic godparent (sponsor) must be 16 years old, baptized, confirmed and practicing their Catholic Faith, including weekly attendance at Mass.

A Catholic godparent (sponsor) must be 16 years old, baptized, confirmed and practicing their Catholic Faith, including weekly attendance at Mass.