Inquiry Form: Infant Baptism (0-6yrs)

Infant Baptism Inquiry Form (0-6yrs)

To be completed by the parents (not the sponsors)
How to have your child Baptized at Saint Thomas the Apostle

Important: All documents must be received thirty (30) days before baptism.

A. Register as a parishioner: REGISTER HERE

Note: You must be a registered parishioner at least

4 months before baptism.

B. Attend a Baptism Preparation Class (Session)

C. Provide copies of your documents
1. Child's Birth Certificate - you cannot submit this form without attaching the child's birth certificate as a .pdf to this form.
2. Parent's Sacramental Certificates (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony)
3. Sponsor's Sacramental Certificates (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony)
4. Sponsor's Letter of Good Standing (if from another parish)
5. Sponsor's Letter of Preparation (if from another parish)
What is your role in the Baptism?*

Parent/Legal GuardianSponsor (Godparent)
If you will be a Sponsor (Godparent), please fill out the Sponsor Form.
Where will the Baptism occur?*

Saint Thomas the Apostle ParishOther
How to have your child baptized at another Catholic church:

If you are a parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle, and desire to have your child baptized at another parish, then you will need a Letter of Good Standing and/or a Letter of Permission from the Pastor.

If the parish where your child is to be baptized is within the Diocese of Fort Worth, you must provide to that parish:
- Verification of all your sacraments received (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Marriage)
- Verify that you are a registered member of Saint Thomas
- To obtain a letter of Good Standing we need:
  - Full Name and Address of the Church
  - Full Name of the Pastor of the Church
  - Full Name of the celebrant of the sacrament(s), if different from the pastor.
  - Full Name of the Child, and the Child’s parents.
- Note, requesting permission does not guarantee that our Pastor will grant it, nor does it guarantee the Pastor of the church in question will permit it.
If the parish where your child is to be baptized is outside the Diocese of Fort Worth then:
- It is your (not the parish’s) responsibility to receive permission from both the Diocese and parish where the sacrament of baptism will take place, and permission from the Diocese of Fort Worth and the Pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle.
- Note, requesting permission does not guarantee that it will be granted.
Name of the Child to be Baptized*

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Child's Sex*

FemaleMale
Child's Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Child's Place of Birth*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Requirements for Parents
1. At least one (1) parent must be a Catholic in good standing.
2. Both parents must be willing to raise the Child as a Catholic.
3. Must submit any sacraments with sacramental certificates (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist)
4. If married in the Catholic Church, verify the sacrament with a Church Matrimony Certificate.
5. Provide a copy of the Child's Birth Certificate.
Note: For all baptisms being celebrated by the clergy (a Priest or a Deacon) please submit #1 a copy of the birth certificate and #2 all sacramental records as .pdf files only via email to baptisms@sttafw.org
Child's Father*

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Father's Faith/Religion*

CatholicNon-Catholic
Father's Email*
example@example.com
Father's Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
Child's Mother*

First NameMiddle NameLast NameMaiden Name
Mother's Maiden Name*
Mother's Faith/Religion*

CatholicNon-Catholic
Mother's Email*
example@example.com
Mother's Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
Address of Parent(s)/Legal Guardians*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Are the child's parents in a valid, Catholic marriage? (Married by the Catholic Church in front of a priest/deacon or validated through the Marriage Tribunal). Note: This does not affect your child being baptized.*

YesNo
Desired Celebrant*

Fr. Benjamin Hembrom, TOR - The parish office will contact you directly with available dates and times for Father Ben.Fr. Ignatius Hembrom, TOR - The parish office will contact you directly with available dates and times for Father Ignatius.Deacon Thien Ta Please select a date from "English baptism" datesDeacon Humberto Serrano (en español) Please select a date from "Spanish baptism" datesA Priest or Deacon from another parish - The parish office will contact you directly regarding this option.
Desired Date of Baptism (2025)*

English Baptism - September 2025 - The parish office will contact you directly to set an exact date.English Baptism - October 2025 - The parish office will contact you directly to set an exact date.English Baptism - November 2025 - The parish office will contact you directly to set an exact date.
Fecha de bautismo deseada (2025)*

Bautismo - sáb sept 13 @ 10amBautismo - sáb oct 11 @ 10amBautismo - sáb nov 8 @ 10am
Sign-Up for Baptism Preparation Session*

English - December 6 - 7:00PMEnglish - January 12 - 6:30PMEnglish - May 11 - 7:00 PMEnglish - June 15 - 6:30PMSpanish - December 3 - 3:30PMSpanish - January 7 - 3:30PMSpanish - May 6 - 3:30PMSpanish - June 3 - 3:30PM
Requirements for Sponsors (Godparents):
1. Must attend baptism preparation sessions, either at Saint Thomas or their own parish.
2. Must be 16 years or older, in good standing with the Church, and a proper example of Christian life.
3. Must be Sacramentally Initiated (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist)
4. If married, must be in a valid, Catholic marriage.
5. Must verify their sacraments by submitting sacramental certificates.
6. If from another parish, must verify their good standing with a letter, signed by the pastor.
7. If there are two sponsors, one must be male and one must be female.
8. Parents may not be sponsors.
9. Non-Catholics may not be sponsors, but may witness the Baptism.
Child's Sponsor 1*

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Child's Sponsor 2

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
You must submit a birth certificate for the child with this form. You cannot submit the form without the birth certificate in .pdf form. *

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If you have any additional questions please call the parish office at 817-624-2184 or email baptisms@sttafw.org - Thank you!
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Infant Baptism Inquiry Form (0-6yrs)