St. Basil Baptism Info Form

St. Basil Baptism Info Form

Baptisms are scheduled most Sundays at 12:00 pm Noon. Detailed Baptism Prep timelines are available for parents Baptizing
We're so happy you are bringing your child into God's family, the Church! We are here to make this special celebration beautiful and sacred.
YesNo
This is the first child we are BaptizingWe have other children who have already been Baptized
Please LIST and RANK your top 3 dates you'd prefer for your Child's Baptism
Baptisms are usually scheduled Sundays at 12pm Noon
FULL Name of Child to be Baptized (if you already know)
MaleFemaleWe don't know yet
Child's Date of Birth (or estimated Due Date)
City and State of Child's Birth (if already born)
e.g. Cleveland, OH
Child's Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent Information
Parent Email*
example@example.com
Parent Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Father's Name

First NameLast Name
Father's Religion
Mother's Name

First NameLast Name
Mother's Maiden Name
if applicable
Mother's Religion
Eligibility to be a Godparent (Sponsor)

Please read carefully
A person to be Baptized can have 1 or 2 Godparents. If there is to be only 1, then it can be a man or woman (Godfather or Godmother). If there are to be 2 Godparents, then one must be male and one must be female, but at least 1 of the Godparents must fit ALL of the following criteria to serve as a Godparent in the Catholic Church:
- Be a Catholic who has received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation
- AND, a person who faithfully practices and believes in the Catholic faith, attends Mass, and is a participating member in good standing of a parish community
- AND, a person who is at least 16 years of age
- AND, not be the mother or father of the child to be Baptized
Eligibility to be a Christian Witness

Not necessary, but 1 is allowed if there is already a faithful Catholic acting as godparent.
If you are already planning to have 1 Catholic Godparent who meets all of the criteria above, a baptized Christian from a non-Catholic ecclesial community may serve as a "Christian Witness". They are not a Godparent but are welcome to be a Christian Witness. The Christian Witness must be a Christian Baptized with the valid Trinitarian formula and intention (most Christian communities fit this description but you may check with your priest or deacon).
Godfather
Yes, the Godfather is a Confirmed Catholic at least 16 years old who faithfully practices his faith by attending Mass and is a participating member in good standing of a parish community.No, he does not, but he is a validly Baptized non-Catholic Christian, so he will serve as a Christian Witness.There will be no Godfather, only a Godmother.We don't know yet.
Godfather's (or male Christian Witness') Name

First NameLast Name
Godfather's (or male Christian Witness') Email
example@example.com
YesNo
Godmother
Yes, the Godmother is a Confirmed Catholic at least 16 years old who faithfully practices her faith by attending Mass and is a participating member in good standing of a parish community.No, she does not, but she is a validly Baptized non-Catholic Christian, so she will serve as a Christian Witness.There will be no Godmother, only a Godfather.We don't know yet.
Godmother's (or female Christian Witness') Name

First NameLast Name
Godmother's (or female Christian Witness') Email
example@example.com
YesNo
**Please take note of the Baptism Preparation Timeline below.**
Since this is the first child you are Baptizing, you will view 3 videos on your own and fill out a short packet that corresponds to the videos. After you have viewed the videos and filled out the packet, email Deacon Rob Blackburn at rblackburn@basilthegreat.org to schedule a time to meet with him. Bring the completed packet with you to the meeting with him.

Here is a link to the videos and packet, but be sure to come back and finish submitting this form by hitting Submit below.
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St. Basil Baptism Info Form

Parent Information

Eligibility to be a Godparent (Sponsor)

Eligibility to be a Christian Witness

Godfather

Godmother