What is a Baptism packet?

Upon receipt of your Intent to Baptize a packet will be prepared for you by the Office Staff. You can pick it up during normal office hours. You can also ask questions about the Baptism process and make an appointment with the pastor during this visit.

A Baptism Packet contains the following:

The "Intent to Baptize" that you submitted.

A Baptism Checklist (see below) to assist you in completing all the forms and provide all the necessary sacramental information for the parents and godparents. A Check List will be included in your packet.

Please review the Guidelines for the Sacrament of Baptism and Things to know before Requesting Infant Baptism. This will help you in preparing to have your child Baptized.

Upon completion of your forms and sacramental records for both the parents and godparents bring them by the office for review. At that time, you can schedule a meeting with the pastor (if not done prior) and to set a date for your Baptism. You and your godparents will be contacted to schedule the required Baptism class via ZOOM.

NOTE: The Baptism will not be scheduled until all required paperwork has been submitted and reviewed for completeness.

It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that all forms are complete, sacramental records are provided and ready for review by the parish office.

Picture IDs are required to verify the participants of the Baptism.
 

Sample of Baptism Checklist
 

1. Parents are registered at St Rita’s (at least 3 months prior to Baptism)

2. Notification of Intent to Baptism submitted from web page.

3. Parents have scheduled and met with Pastor      Date: ____________

4. Copy of child’s Birth Certificate submitted

5. Godmother:
   1. Verification Form prepared/submitted
   2. Copy of Godmother’s marriage certificate (if married)
   3. Baptismal Certificate
   4. 1^st Communion Certificate
   5. Confirmation Certificate
   6. Government Issued ID (Picture ID)
   7. Letter of Good Standing (not needed if a parishioner of St. Rita's)

6. Godfather:
   1. Verification Form prepared/submitted
   2. Copy of Godfather’s marriage certificate (if married)
   3. Baptismal Certificate
   4. 1^st Communion Certificate
   5. Confirmation Certificate
   6. Government Issued ID (Picture ID)
   7. Letter of Good Standing (not needed if a parishioner of St. Rita's)

7. Date / Time of Scheduled Baptism Class _________________

8. Certificate of Completion of Baptism Preparation. Certificates will be e-mailed to the attendees as well as the parish office.

9. If Godparents or parents have completed a Baptism Preparation Class in the last two years prior to the date of the Baptism a copy of the completion certificate or a letter from the parish.

10. If either of the godparents are not from St Rita’s a Letter of Good Standing from Parish where godparents attend will need to be provided by their parish.