Baptism Registration Form

Child's Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Gender*

Child's Date of Birth*

Date

Place of Birth*

City and State

Email*

example@example.com

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip CodeCountry

Phone Number*

Father's Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Father's Religion*

Select one

Mother's Full Maiden Name*

First NameLast Name

Mother's Religion*

Select one

Are you registered at St. Francis Xavier?*

YesNo

Are the parents married?*

YesNo

If married, did the marriage take place in the Catholic Church?

YesNo

If yes, please name the church and location

Godfather's Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Godfather's Religion*

Remember that one of the godparents is REQUIRED to be a PRACTICING CATHOLIC in good standing with the Church (i.e. validly married). These are not the rules of the parish, but the universal law of the Church (CCC).

Is the Godfather a parishioner of St. Francis Xavier?*

YesNo

If no, the godfather must obtain a letter of good standing from his parish. Please check yes if you understand and agree to obtain this letter.*

Yes, I understand and agree.

Godmother's Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Godmother's Religion*

Remember that one of the godparents is REQUIRED to be a PRACTICING CATHOLIC in good standing with the Church (i.e. validly married). These are not the rules of the parish, but the universal law of the Church (CCC).

Is the Godmother a parishioner of St. Francis Xavier?*

YesNo

If no, the godmother must obtain a letter of good standing from her parish. Please check yes if you understand and agree to obtain this letter.*

Yes, I understand and agree.

Will either Godparent be represented by a Proxy?*

If a godparent cannot attend the baptism ceremony, a proxy can stand in the place of the missing godparent. The name of that person will be entered as "proxy" in the Sacramental Record Book, along with the name of the missing godparent.

If yes, please list the full name of the Proxy

Was the child adopted?*

We ask this to fulfill the requirements of Canon 877. The USCCB added complementary legislation to properly record children who have been adopted. We ask so that we can record the information correctly in our books.

If yes, do the biological parents consent to the baptism?

Was the child ever privately baptized?*

Who has legal custody of the child?*

Have you completed Baptismal Preparation in the last 3 years? If yes, please list the date.

Please confirm the following before submitting your registration:*

I confirm that I have read the guidelines of choosing godparents (found on the baptism page of the SFX website).I will register for the Belonging Course, the baptismal preparation course at SFX, if I have not completed preparation in 3 years. (The Belonging course info can be found on the bottom of the baptism page of the SFX website).I acknowledge that by registering I am NOT scheduling a date for baby's baptism. (Staff at SFX will reach out to you to schedule the baptism date)I confirm that all information in this registration form is accurate and true.

Signature*

Date Signed*

Date