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Infant Baptism

- Infant Baptism Requirements
  
  Parents:
  At least one parent must be a practicing Catholic.
  Parents must be registered members of St. Helen. If parents are not registered at St. Helen, they will need a letter of permission from their pastor to baptize their child outside of their home parish.
  Both parents must attend a baptism preparation class at St. Helen or at any Catholic Church within the last three years. You will need to provide proof of completion if taken at another Catholic Church.
  Provide a copy of your child's birth certificate by emailing it to [email protected].
  Godparents:
  Only one godparent is required. If there are two godparents, one must be male and the other female.
  An adult who is fully initiated Catholic (Baptism, Confirmation, First Holy Communion), attending Mass regularly, and actively practicing their faith.
  If godparents are married, they must be married in the Catholic Church or in a marriage recognized by the Catholic Church.
  Must not be cohabitating outside of marriage.
  Godparents need to attend a baptism preparation class.
- Infant Baptism Preparation Classes
  
  Parents and Godparents will need to attend a Baptism preparation class. Register here:
  Infant Baptism Preparation Registration
  English-speaking classes: 1st Monday of the month, 7:15pm-9:30pm in Helena Hall
  Spanish-speaking classes: 1st Tuesday of the month, 7:15pm-9:30pm in Helena Hall
  There is no fee for registered parishioners of St. Helen. There is a $25 fee for non-parishioners for materials.
- English Baptisms Schedule
  
  October 19, 2024
  November 16, 2024
  December 21, 2024
  January 11, 2025
  February 15, 2025
- Spanish Baptisms Schedule
  
  October 26, 2024
  November 23, 2024
  December 28, 2024
  January 18, 2025
  February 22, 2025
- Register for a Baptism
  
  Once you have taken the Baptism preparation class, you can register for Baptism rite:
  Infant Baptism Application