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.
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).
If (2) godparents are chosen, (1) MUST be female and (1) must be male.
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
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
The requirements above are required by Canon Law. No exceptions will be made to accommodate anyone who does not meet the requirements listed.