Baptism Application Form

Baptism Application Form

Stage 2 of 2
Before you begin

Parents complete a compulsory online course to prepare for baptism, called Belonging (Ascension Press with Fr Mike Schmitz).
This must be completed before booking a baptism.
You need a copy of the certificate (which you will receive after completing the course) to complete this form.

You also need to attend Sunday Mass with your child the weekend before your baptism to be welcomed before the community.

A brief Baptism Preparation meeting is held regularly to meet you, to answer any questions and walk you through the liturgy.
This meeting must be attended before completing this form.

Read the Baptism Preparation document before continuing.

Please complete one form per child.
Belonging Online Course

Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Completion*

Please take a screenshot of the certificate, or send the PDF that you can download after you complete the course. Get your certificate here: https://ascensionpress.thinkific.com/certificates/
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I have attended the Baptism Preparation Meeting*

YesNot yet - I will call the Parish Office to arrange a meeting
How was the Belonging Course?*

Was it helpful and engaging?
How was the Baptism Preparation Meeting?*
About your child
Child's Given Names*
Include any middle names. Please use Initial Caps (not ALL CAPITALS)
Family Name*
Please use Initial Caps (not ALL CAPITALS)
Child's Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Date
Child's Sex*

MaleFemale
Town/Suburb of birth*
Name of the suburb or town. Include State (if not NSW) and Country (if not Australia).
What are the main reasons that you would like your child to be baptised? How have these changed since completing the Belonging Course and attending the Preparation Meeting?*
About the parents

Please include details for both parents where possible.
Parent 1
Given Name(s) - Parent 1*
Include any middle names
Gender - Parent 1*

MaleFemaleOther
Surname - Parent 1*
Birth Surname - Parent 1*
Religion - Parent 1*
Occupation - Parent 1*
Mobile Number - Parent 1*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent 2
Given Name(s) - Parent 2*
Include any middle names
Gender - Parent 2*

MaleFemaleOther
Surname - Parent 2*
Birth Surname - Parent 2*
Religion - Parent 2*
Occupation - Parent 2*
Mobile Number - Parent 2*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com; all correspondence will be sent to this address.
Address*

Street Address

SuburbState

Post Code
About your relationship
Our relationship*

Catholic MarriageChristian / Civil MarriageDe facto relationshipOther relationship / No ongoing relationship
Church or Place where married:*
Please include the name of the church/place
Town/Suburb of Marriage*
Date of Marriage*

DayMonthYear
Date
Baptism
- Baptisms are currently held on the first and third Sundays of the month (only) at St John the Evangelist at 12noon.
- There is no set fee for a baptism. We suggest $50 - $100.
- The weekend before the baptism, we ask you to come to your choice of Sunday Mass, where your child will be welcomed before the community.
- This donation is paid directly to the parish via debit or credit card.
Date of welcoming*

DayMonthYear
(the weekend before the baptism)
Welcoming Mass we will attend:*

6pm Saturday Vigil7.30am Sunday9.00am Sunday10.30am Sunday5pm Sunday
Sunday of baptism

DayMonthYear
Only 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sundays of the month are available.
Sunday of baptism*

19 January 20252 February 202516 February 20252 March 202516 March 20256 April 202520 April 2025 (Easter)4 May 202518 May 20251 June 202515 June 20256 July 202520 July 2025Other
For more information on what the role of Sponsors (or Godparents) is in baptism, read the Baptism Preparation document above. There is room on the certificate for a maximum of up to four Sponsors.
- Only one Catholic Sponsor is necessary.
- Only Catholics can be sponsors.
- Baptised members of other Christian churches may act as Christian witnesses.
- Non-baptised people cannot be sponsors.
The custom in Australia is to have two Sponsors. You can invite others to be there, but please decide the first four (up to) to be officially included on the certificate.
Godparent / Sponsor*
A sponsor must be a baptised and confirmed Catholic over 16 years of age. Include full legal name.
Godparent or Sponsor's Religion*
Must be Catholic.
Godparent 2
Godparent / Sponsor / Christian Witness must be baptised Christians over 16 years of age. Include full legal name. Only one name.
Godparent 2 Religion
Godparent 3
Godparent / Sponsor / Christian Witness must be baptised Christians over 16 years of age. Include full legal name.
Godparent 3 Religion
Godparent 4
Godparent / Sponsor / Christian Witness must be baptised Christians over 16 years of age. Include full legal name.
Godparent 4 Religion
Sacramental Commitment and Payment
Statement of Commitment - select each item you commit to:*

Other children/people living with you:

	Name	Date of Birth	Baptism	Eucharist	Confirmation	School/Grade
Person 1
Person 2
Person 3
Person 4
Person 5

I will bring a candle to use during the baptism liturgy*

Yes
My child will wear something essentially white during the baptism liturgy*

Yes
Collection Notice and Privacy Policy The Parish Collection Notice and Privacy Policy is available to view here and to download here.
Baptism Donation - pay by card - you can select more than 1 or change quantity
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Baptism DonationDonation offered on the occasion of my child's baptism. Adjust the quantity to change the amount of the offering. You can also make a donation in cash on the day. Net $50
$51.20AUD Quantity



Baptism DonationDonation offered on the occasion of my child's baptism. Adjust the quantity to change the amount of the offering. You can also make a donation in cash on the day. Net $100
$102.10AUD Quantity



Baptism DonationDonation offered on the occasion of my child's baptism. Adjust the quantity to change the amount of the offering. You can also make a donation in cash on the day. Net $150
$153.00AUD Quantity



Baptism DonationDonation offered on the occasion of my child's baptism. Adjust the quantity to change the amount of the offering. You can also make a donation in cash on the day. Net $200
$203.85AUD Quantity



Total

$0.00AUD
Baptism Donation Paid*

Yes, I have paid the donation electronically by debit/credit card.No, I will bring the donation in an envelope on the day of baptism.
Privacy Policy*

Yes, I have read and agree to the parish Privacy Policy and Collection Notice.
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Baptism Application Form

Before you begin

Belonging Online Course

About your child

About the parents

Parent 1

Parent 2

About your relationship

Baptism

Sacramental Commitment and Payment