Baptism

- Information and Scheduling Baptisms
Baptisms are currently celebrated, in private, on Saturdays at 2:15 pm. Baptisms are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. All requirements need to be completed to guarantee the date. Please visit our parish calendar (below) to look at available Saturdays.

At least one parent must be a baptized Catholic. The non-Catholic parent must be willing to allow his/her child to be baptized in the Catholic Church and provide his/her written consent.

Turn in completed and signed forms to the parish office. Forms can be picked up at the parish office during office hours or downloaded below. They can be dropped off during office hours or anytime by placing them in the drop box found outside the entrance to the offices.

Provide a copy of your child's Birth Certificate.

Both parents and godparents are required to take the Baptism Prep Class (sign up below). If you have taken the class within two years, please provide a copy of the certificate/letter from the parish where you took it.

Godparents need to provide a letter of good standing with the Catholic Church from the parish where they are registered.

Members of other parishes: please follow the above and provide us with at letter from their Priest delegating the Sacrament to Fr. George.
FAQ and additional information regarding the Sacrament
- Godparents
  "Each child may have a godfather and godmother, the word 'godparents' is used in the rite to describe both." (Rite of Baptism for Children 6)
  
  Only one godparent is necessary. The godparent must be a fully initiated Catholic (baptized, confirmed, received eucharist), at least 16 years old, and must be leading a sacramental life in harmony with the church. (Cf. CIC, can 874) The godparent should be willing to accept the resposibility of assisting the parents in developing the faith life of the child.
  
  The godparent may not be the father or the mother of the one to be baptized. (CF. CIC, can 874)
  
  Although people of some cultures sometimes choose multiple godparents, only two names can actually be entered in the Baptismal Register. (CIC, can 873)
  
  A baptized and believing Christian from a separated church or community may act as a Christian witness at the request of the parents, but there must be a Catholic godparent. (Cf. CIC, can 874)
  
  Godparents should be invited and encouraged to attend Baptismal Preparation in order to better understand their role as godparents. If they are from another parish, a letter of recommendation from their pastor is required.
  
  Any person may serve as a proxy if the godparent is unable to be physically present at the baptism. The Church requires no specific stipulations regarding who may serve as a proxy.
- Parents
  Formation is a fundamental element of Christian Initiation. It must be connected with the sacrament of Baptism, "the sacrament of faith." (Cf. GDC 66) Sacramental preparation for the sacrament of Baptism for parents is a prerequisite for the baptism of an infant. (Cf. CIC, can 867) Pastoral discretion is required concerning the frequency of such preparation.
  
  It is the resposibility of the parents to request baptism as soon as possible after the birth or before the birth of their child. They should go to their pastor or his delegate to request the sacrament for their child. (Cf. CIC, can. 867)
  
  In an intact marriage, at least one parent/legal guardian should be a baptized Catholic. The non-Catholic parent must be willing to allow his/her child to be baptized in the Catholic Church. The sacrament should not be celebrated if the non-Catholic parent expresses strong opposition because the event of the sacrament should not divide the family. In cases where there is oposition, pastoral counseling should present options for future celebration of the sacrament when conditions are more favorable.
  
  In case of divorce, the custodial parent may seek baptism. Civil law defines "custodial parent" as the one who at that moment has physical custody.
  
  Accoding to the precepts of Canon Law (CIC 875 2), parents requesting Baptism of their child should ordinarily be members of the parish. With special permission of their pastor they may request Baptism in another parish.
- Additional questions about the process? Who to contact
  If you have additional questions, or need to reschedule?
  Contact:
  Elsa Vasquez at 940-387-6223 or evasquez@stmarkdenton.org
  Office hours are:
  Moday through Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
  Friday 8:30 am through 12:30 pm
- Baptism Request Forms
- Parish Calendar
- Formularios de solicitud de bautismo
Baptism Prep Class Sign-up
- Due to Covid-19 and an abundance of caution, Preparation classes will be held online only. Classes are held monthly on the second Thursday of every month, 7 pm - 9pm, with the exception of December.
  
  Parents and godparents are required to attend. The sessions could last two hours. Must sign - up to to receive online meeting invite (Sign - up below).
  
  Español
  No tenemos clases en Español disponibles por ahora, debido al virus de Corona.
  Clases de preparacion Bautismal se ofrecen el segundo jueves de cada mes, de 7 pm -9 pm. Con la excepcion de diciembre.
  
  Padres y Padrinos tienen que tomar la clase. La clase puede durar dos horas. Tiene que apuntarse para poder asistir (Lista abajo).
- The maximum number of form submissions has been reached. This form is currently not available.
  
  You will receive an email with the link for the class the day before the class. If you are Baptizing outside of St. Mark, email Elsa Vasquez at evasquez@stmarkdenton.org to request your certificate; it will be emailed back to you. Email or call Elsa at 940-387-6223 if you have any questions.
  
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Baptism

Information and Scheduling Baptisms