Baptism Preparation
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Rite of Baptism for Children
Welcome to St. Basil the Great Catholic Faith community. We are delighted to assist you on this happy occasion of your child’s baptism. The Sacrament of Baptism initiates your child into the faith community of St. Basil and, we welcome him/her to being the newest member of the greater Catholic Christian faith. We also invite you to join us in worship as a family and community of St. Basil the Great Catholic Church. Your active participation strengthens not only the community but also the spiritual life of the parish. The Baptism rite is usually held on the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM.
Requirements for Baptism/Baptismal Process
The Baptismal preparation process at our parish includes the following:
1. Registered parishioner, attending daily and/or Sunday Masses, and practicing the Catholic faith. Non-registered parishioners should secure a written permit to have their preparations for baptism at St. Basil’s from their respective parishes.
2. After prayer and discussion, if you feel ready to begin the preparation please complete and return the following forms to the parish office:
o A photocopy of the child’s live birth certificate.
o Baptismal Registration Form. (Click here to print)
o Good Faith Statement for Godparents. (Click here to print)
o Baptismal Preparation Class Certificate (A legible copy With Church Seal) for both the Parent(s) and Godparent(s) if the Parent(s) or Godparent(s) have attended a previous baptismal preparation class at St. Basil’s Church or another location (local or out of state).
3. Attend one (1) baptismal preparation class. Please contact the parish office at 707-644-5251 for the Zoom Virtual Meeting login details. If you choose to continue with the preparation during the session, you and your Godparents will receive specific instructions regarding the day of the Rite of Baptism for your child.
Note: Both Parents and Godparents are required to attend baptism classes. Parent(s) and Godparent(s) who reside outside of the Diocese of Sacramento must present a valid baptismal preparation course completion certificate or letter of completion of pre-baptismal classes from their respective parish. The Diocese of Sacramento and St. Basil the Great parish requires that the attendance of any baptismal preparation class has not exceed two (2) years.
4. A donation of $50.00 is greatly appreciated to cover the cost of the course reference book, candle, white garment, certificate, and class preparation.
5. Scheduling for baptisms will be done on the day of the class by baptismal preparation team members and not by the parish office staff. No schedule will be made for the date of your child's baptism until all of the above-listed requirements have been completed and paperwork received by the parish. The Baptismal Preparation and Administrative Coordinators will work closely with you to schedule the best possible date for your child’s baptism. It is common practice for Baptism to be celebrated at least one month after the preparation session. The Baptism rite is usually held on the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM.
The Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Read a short description of the other sacraments here.
We pray that God will bless you and your family as you continue to grow in faith.
Sincerely,
St. Basil the Great Baptismal Preparation Team
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