Baptisms
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Preparing for Your Child's Baptism
English-speaking parents, please view the "Reborn" video series, which can be accessed here using our parish FORMED subscription. There are three videos, for a total of about six hours of viewing time. After you have viewed the three videos, please contact the parish office to arrange to complete your preparation.
Spanish-speaking parents, please contact Sister Imelda Quechol (706-676-3411) to prepare for the Baptism of your child.
Padres hispanos, comuníquense con la hermana Imelda Quechol (706-676-3411) para prepararse para el bautismo de su hijo.
Parents and Marriage
When presenting their child for the Sacrament of Baptism, parents should understand the marriage laws of the Church. If parents are living in an irregular situation, it is still possible to baptize the child if they understand the irregularities of their situation and take steps to either regularize it (such as agreeing to live as brother and sister, petitioning for a declaration of nullity, or marrying if they are free to) or to live in accord with it (i.e., not receive Holy Communion).
Godparents
At least one godparent must be a confirmed, practicing Catholic in good standing and in accord with the marriage laws of the Church. If the godparent is not a Basilica parishioner, please provide a letter from the godparent's parish. If the godparents cannot be present at the Baptism, someone else may stand in for them as proxy.
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Scheduling Your Child's Baptism
Pastor's Notes on the Sacrament of Baptism at the Basilica (issued July 21, 2019)
The Sacrament of Baptism for infants and small children is celebrated at the Basilica on Saturday mornings, and as a community when possible. Parents should contact the parish office in advance to schedule the Baptism of your child, and to ensure that you have received the required formation prior to the Baptism of your child.
Schedule for the Sacrament of Baptism in English/LatinSaturdays at 10:30 am by appointment - in English/Latin
Schedule for the Sacrament of Baptism in Spanish/Latin
Normally the 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 am - in Spanish/Latin
17 de abril, 2021 10:00 am
15 de mayo, 2021 10:00 am
19 de junio, 2021 10:00 am
21 de agosto, 2021 10:00 am
18 de septiembre, 2021 10:00 am
16 de octubre, 2021 10:00 am
20 de noviembre, 2021 10:00 am
19 de diciembre, 2021 2:45 pm
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