Baptism Registration Form

Christian Witness Form

Choosing my Child's Godparent

Godparent Verification Form

RCIA

Pope Francis states that, “Every child who is born is a gift of joy and of hope, and every child who is baptized is a miracle of the faith and a feast for the family of God.”  For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God. 

Baptismal Preparation Program is held six times per year on the second Tuesday of odd number months. We strongly urge couples to attend this program approximately three months prior to the birth of their children, so that baptisms can be conveniently planned following birth. Please contact the Parish Office for more information.

The Baptism Ministry works with Parish Ministers in assisting parents preparing to present their infants for Baptism.  We inform parents about the sacramental celebration, and assist parents as the primary educators of their children in the ways of faith.  For more information or to register for the baptism workshop, please contact Lori Anne Fothergill at 688-3155, or email [email protected].

• Families of a child requesting baptism must be active, registered parishioners of St. Veronica Church.  In some instances baptisms are celebrated for family members of an active, registered Catholic parishioner at St. Veronica, and the parents of the child are active, registered parishioners of another parish.
• Parents must be committed to being, and raising their child, as an active parishioner.
• It is required that the parents have attended a Baptismal preparation before your child is baptized. Baptismal preparation meeting are held on the second Tuesday of the odd numbered months. All meetings are held in the Ministry Center beginning at 7 p.m. Godparents are encouraged to attend, but it is not mandatory. Call the parish office to register for the preparation meeting.  
• It is preferred that baptisms are celebrated during a weekend Mass, but may also be celebrated after the 11:30 Mass.
• A donation to the parish at the time of baptism is appreciated.
• Forms need to be returned at least 1 week prior to the baptism.  Please look over “Choosing My Child’s Godparent” before selecting Godparents and completing the Godparent form.
• Any parent with a child over the age of 3, please contact Lori Anne Fothergill at 688-3155 so that we can help your child by showing them in a hands-on way what they will experience.
• Any families who are not practicing their faith will need to schedule a meeting with Lori Anne Fothergill at 688-3155, or Fr. Del Staigers, 688-3144, prior to your child being baptized.

•  Baptisms outside of Mass will be scheduled through the Faith Formation office.  Please contact Lori Anne Fothergill at [email protected].
• Baptism dates are confirmed when the (green) registration form has been returned to the parish office. You will receive a phone call from the parish office confirming the date of baptism, upon the Pastor's approval.
• Please be at church at 12:30 p.m. Baptisms will begin at 12:45.
• Each family will have its own section of pews so there is no limit as to the number of family and friends that can attend.

In addition, the Catholic Godparent must:

• Be 16 years of age or older.
• Be an active ( registered at a Catholic parish and in  good standing.)
• Be a fully initiated Catholic (through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist).
• Return a Godparent form signed by their pastor (if they are not members St. Veronica).
• A child may have one or two Godparents; If two Godparents one must be male and one must be female.
• Preferably, a Godparent is asked to attend a baptism preparation meeting at St. Veronica, or their home parish.