Dear Parents,
Congratulations on the birth of your child. On behalf of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Community, I would like to extend to you and your family my warmest wishes. Baptism is a public celebration of one's election by God and the beginning of our journey to Know, Love, and Serve God in His Holy Catholic Church.
We are happy that you are considering baptizing your baby at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Baptisms are held once a month. Below are the requirements that must be fulfilled prior to confirming the date on which your child will be baptized.

1. One parent must be registered in our parish for a minimum of 3 months and fill out a parent form indicating that they have met all their requirements. If you are not registered in our parish but live within our boundaries, registration can be easily achieved by attending one of our Orientation and Registration Meetings. For more information ask the parish secretary.

2. One of the parents must be a practicing Catholic and have the intention of raising the child in the Faith. In the Church today, we consider "practicing" to be "at least attending Mass" with some regularity. Parents must fill out a Parent Information Form.

3. Canon Law only requires only one Godparent but parents often choose two. If there are two, one must be male and the other female, no exceptions. More than two is not acknowledged in the church archives. Godparents must be practicing Catholics "in good standing" with the Church. Godparents must be at least 16 years of age, Baptized, Confirmed, and receiving Communion regularly. Individuals who attend Mass regularly and receive Communion free from Mortal Sin are considered "in good standing" with the Church. Sponsors need to bring certificate of confirmation if single, if married need to bring certificate of Marriage from the Church.

4. Parents and Godparents must attend pre-baptismal classes prior to baptism and present certificate of attendance to parish office. The Godparents are also asked to attend classes at their own parish. Godparents must return a completed Godparent Form acknowledging that they have met all their requirements.

5. A County Birth Certificate is also required and must be presented with your completed packet. All completed forms must be submitted to parish secretary ten days prior to baptismal date or the baptism will not take place that month.

6. A BAPTISMAL FEE of $75.00 is required and must be paid at time of initial registration.

7. If there is no history of Mass attendance (envelope usage) in our parish, a meeting with the Pastor or Pastoral Associate will be required.

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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
2713 South Grove Avenue
Ontario, CA 91761
909-947-2956

Before signing, please read the following church requirements for baptizing in your
community parish:

In accordance with the laws of the Roman Catholic Church at least one parent must give consent to the
baptism. (Canon 868) A legal guardian can give consent to baptism when an infant has been
abandoned.
Canon 868 requires "there be a founded hope that the infant will be brought up in the Catholic
Religion."

• Should be fully initiated into the Catholic Church having received Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
• Attend Mass on a regular basis and be registered at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton for at least three months.
• Accepts a lifetime commitment to help the child grow in the Catholic Faith.
• Should be reasonably informed on the teachings of the Catholic Church.

The parent's role is to present the child for Baptism and to help him or her live a Christian life in the
Catholic Church, faithfully, fulfilling the duties inherent in Baptism.

I have received the following Sacraments.

Check all that apply to you.

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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
2713 South Grove Avenue
Ontario, CA 91761
909-947-2956

Before signing, please read the following church requirements for baptizing in your community parish:

In accordance with the laws of the Roman Catholic Church at least one parent must give consent to the baptism. (Canon 868) A legal guardian can give consent to baptism when an infant has been abandoned.
Canon 868 requires "there be a founded hope that the infant will be brought up in the Catholic Religion."

• Should be fully initiated into the Catholic Church having received Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
• Attend Mass on a regular basis and be registered at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton for at least three months.
• Accepts a lifetime commitment to help the child grow in the Catholic Faith.
• Should be reasonably informed on the teachings of the Catholic Church.

The parent's role is to present the child for Baptism and to help him or her live a Christian life in the Catholic Church, faithfully, fulfilling the duties inherent in Baptism.

I have received the following Sacraments.

Check all that apply to you.

"We must never forget that God has blessed us with an abundance of life. We understand that we are stewards. This means we are responsible and accountable to God for the gifts we have been given. To live a life as a steward is to commit ourselves to the Church's mission with our time, talent and treasure."
(Vision statement Diocese of San Bernardino)

Godparents accept the important role of caring for a young person's development and on-going spiritual welfare. Canon Law requires only one godparent for infant baptism. If two godparents are to be employed that one must be male and the other female; both need to be practicing Catholics in good standing with the Catholic church, having received Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist. In special cases there may be one Catholic godparent present and one non-Catholic who serves as a witness to the baptism; again one male and one female. More than two godparents or multiplication of godparents is not allowed. (Canon 873)

2713 S. GROVE AVE ONTARIO CA 91761

TEL: (909) 947-2956 FAX: (909) 923-2946

Before signing, please read the following church requirements for being a Godparent sponsor:

In accordance with the laws of the Roman Catholic Church (Canons 072, 074, 892, 893) to be a godparent (sponsor) a person must:

• Be a person suitable for this role, selected by the candidate's family, and having the intention of fulfilling this privileged role.
• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Have received the three sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
• Be neither the father nor mother of the person to be baptized.

(if you need more space for the two questions above, please use back of form)

In the case of infant Baptism, the godparent (sponsor) role is (together with the parents) to present the child for Baptism and to help him/her live a Christian life in the Catholic Church, faithfully fulfilling the duties inherent in Baptism. I DECLARE THAT I AM IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE CHURCH AND LEAD A LIFE IN HARMONY WITH THE FAITH; I.E., I ATTEND MASS WITH REGULARITY AND RECIVE COMMUNION IN GOOD CONSCIENCE.

is a registered member of this parish, is a practicing Catholic and is eligible to act as a sponsor for the Sacrament of Baptism.

2713 S. GROVE AVE ONTARIO CA 91761
TEL: (909) 947-2956 FAX: (909) 923-2946

Before signing, please read the following church requirements for being a Godparent sponsor:

In accordance with the laws of the Roman Catholic Church (Canons 072, 074, 892, 893) to be a godparent (sponsor) a person must:

• Be a person suitable for this role, selected by the candidate's family, and having the intention of fulfilling this privileged role.
• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Have received the three sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
• Be neither the father nor mother of the person to be baptized.

(if you need more space for the two questions above, please use back of form)

In the case of infant Baptism, the godparent (sponsor) role is (together with the parents) to present the child for Baptism and to help him/her live a Christian life in the Catholic Church, faithfully fulfilling the duties inherent in Baptism.

I DECLARE THAT I AM IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE CHURCH AND LEAD A LIFE IN HARMONY WITH THE FAITH; I.E., I ATTEND MASS WITH REGULARITY AND RECIVE COMMUNION IN GOOD CONSCIENCE.