Parents should understand that presenting their child for Baptism is a promise to faithfully raise their child in the Catholic faith, and to be an example of Christian living for their child. In order to celebrate your child’s baptism at St. Christopher, the following requirements must be met:

• Parents must attend a Baptism Preparation class within 1 year prior to the baptism.
• Parents must be registered at St. Christopher or reside within the parish boundaries.
• Must provide a copy of your child's birth certificate

In the baptism of infants and young children parents take responsibility for choosing a godparent(s) who will serve as a good example for living the Catholic way of life.  Listed below are the criteria for the selection of godparents required by Canon Law:
 

• It is customary to have two godparents, however only one is required for baptism.
• A godparent may be either male or female. If two godparents are chosen, one must be male and one female.
• A godparent must be a fully initiated Roman Catholic, this means having received the sacrament of baptism, confirmation and first Eucharist.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• A letter of good standing is required from each of the godparents from the parish they are registered active members.
• Attend a baptism prep class and submit proof of attendance to the parish office (if you will attend at St. Christopher you must register).

In the event that you are baptizing at another parish. Most parishes will require a Letter of Good Standing  from the parish you are a registered memeber of. If you need such letter email at [email protected] to request this letter or contact the parish office directly.

Letters cannot be emailed as there is a parish seal on the letter that will not show otherwise. You must pick up your letter at the Parish Office during office hours or let us know if you would like it to be mailed.