Baptism Preparation Registration (English)

To begin the process of having your child baptized, please register using the link on the left side of this page. 

STEPS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENTS:

1. Register online for Baptism Preparation.
2. Complete the online first preparation class (instructions will be sent to you after your registration is submitted).
3. Receive, complete and submit paperwork.
   • Baptism Registration Form – Parents
   • A copy of the Birth Certificate or Hospital Record of Birth 
4. Attend the second preparation class at the church.
5. Once all requirements are completed, the Liturgy department will contact you to schedule the date of Baptism for your child. 

NOTE: If parents are not registered parishioners at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, they must provide a letter from their Parish stating they have fulfilled the baptism requirements of their Parish and they have permission to baptize at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

1. Must be at least 16 years old.
2. Must be a practicing Catholic and have received the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation (copies of Baptismal and Confirmation certificates must be turned into the office prior to baptism).
3. If married, they must be in a marriage recognized by the Catholic Church and provide a copy of the church’s marriage certificate to the office.
4. If Godparents are NOT registered parishioners at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, they must provide a letter/certificate from their Parish stating they are Confirmed, Practicing Catholics, in a valid church marriage (if married) AND that they have attended a Baptism preparation class, or otherwise fulfilled the requirements of their Parish, to serve as Godparents.

NOTE: If you are a parishioner at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and are serving as a godparent at another parish, please contact
Miguel Chaidez (mchaidez@seascc.org) to obtain the information on how to fulfill the godparent preparation requirements. 

1. If they are parishioners at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, godparents must complete first (online) and second (at the church) baptism preparation classes along with the parents. 
2. Receive, Completed and submit all necessary paperwork to the church:
   •  Baptism Registration Form – Godparents (One form for each Godparent is required).
   • Baptism Certificate (with notes, including Confirmation date, and proof of Catholic marriage)
   • If NOT parishioners at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: a letter from their parish stating that they are practicing Catholics and have fulfilled their parish requirements for godparents. 

NOTES ABOUT GODPARENTS:

• A baptized Christian, who is not Catholic, may serve as a Christian Witness when accompanied by a Catholic Godparent.
• Only one Godparent is required. If a second Godparent is selected, then one must be male and the other one female
• Godparents cannot be the mother or father of the one being baptized.