Baptism

Baptisms are held on Saturdays at 3:00pm or 6:00pm and must be scheduled ahead of time. To schedule a baptism, please call the office at 336-246-9151. 

PARISH GUIDELINES FOR BAPTISM
Baptism is one of the 7 Sacraments in the Catholic Church.  When a child or adult receive this sacrament it is a most joyous time for the one receiving the sacrament, for the family and for the Catholic Community. 
 
The following are the guidelines established by St. Francis of Assisi parish.
 
Parents/Families

• Parents/families seeking baptism for their child(ren) must be registered with the parish at least 30 days prior to scheduling the baptism.
• Baptismal prep classes are scheduled as needed with Father Jacob or an appointed delegate.

 Sponsors/Godparents/Padrinos

• Sponsors/Godparents/Padrinos must be practicing Catholics in good standing with the Catholic Church.
• Sponsors/Godparents/Padrinos - can have 1 or 2.
• If the family chooses 2 Godparents they must choose a man and a woman; they cannot choose 2 Godparents of the same sex.
• If chosen Godparents/Padrinos cannot attend, proxies are chosen.
• Parents and Godparents/Padrinos must attend a Baptismal Prep class (or group of classes depending on the parish requirements) at their home parish.
• Certificate of attendance or letter stating the class was completed must be presented to church office no later than 14 days prior to the baptism.
• Members of another parish requesting baptism at SFA must get a letter of permission from their pastor for the baptism to be done at SFA.

 Paperwork

• Paperwork to be completed when requesting baptism:  Baptismal Information Sheet, Sponsors/Godparents Eligibility Form (s) and Parishioner Update Form.

All paperwork must be received in the office no later than 14 days prior to baptism.

More in this section

• Baptism
• Confirmation
• The Eucharist
• Penance
• Anointing of the Sick
• Matrimony
• Holy Orders