BAPTISM
If this is your first time bringing a child forward for baptism, or you have not attended a baptismal preparation class within 5 years since your last child was baptized, parents are required to attend a baptismal preparation class prior to scheduling a date of baptism. To attend this baptismal preparation class, please contact the parish office at
630-837-5411 or email info@stpeterdamian.org. Baptismal preparation classes are held once a month on a Tuesday evening. If you have completed a baptismal preparation class in the last 5 years, please read through ALL the information provided and complete the BAPTISMAL INTAKE FORM at the bottom.
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Please note: If a completed baptismal intake form is submitted this does not mean your baptism is scheduled. A review of required documents will be made you will be contacted.
GODPARENT REQUIREMENTS
Although the selection of (2) godparents is customary, only (1) godparents is required for baptism. A godparent can be either female or male if choosing (1).
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If (2) godparents are chosen, (1) MUST be female and (1) must be male.​
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A godparent MUST be:
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over the age of 16
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have received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation in the Catholic Church
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single or living in a sacramental marriage
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actively practicing their faith
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Other important information:
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a baptized Catholic, who has not received all the above mentioned sacraments may NOT be a godparent
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a godparent is someone who is leading a life in harmony with the Catholic faith and the role of a sponsor
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a godparent cannot be the parent of the child being baptized and cannot be bound by any canonical penalty
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a baptized non-Catholic Christian can be chosen as a witness provided there is at least (1) Catholic godparent
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The requirements above are required by Canon Law. No exceptions will be made to accommodate anyone who does not meet the requirements listed.