Baptism Information Form

Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons and daughters of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission. (CCC#1213)

Requirements and Steps to Baptize your infant:

At least (1) one parent must be Catholic.
Both parents must agree that the child is to be baptized and raised according to the Catholic faith.
The parents must be either a) members of St. Bernadette Catholic Church or b) live within the geographical boundaries of St. Bernadette Catholic Church (zip code 77062).
If the parents are not parishioners at St. Bernadette, then parents need a letter of permission from their pastor, to baptize their child outside of their parish. The letter can be faxed to 281 218 9440 or sent by mail.
Both parents must have taken a baptism preparation class at St. Bernadette or another Catholic Church within the last three years.

Please fill out the form below so we have the most accurate information for our sacramental records. If you have any questions or concerns contact the Parish Office.

Are you a registered parishioner at St. Bernadette? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Family Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

Full Name of Child REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

Date of Birth or Due Date REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

Was the child adopted? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

Hospital of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

County REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Parent's Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.

Additional address information, if needed Please enter valid data.

Cell Phone Number REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.

Other Phone Number Please enter a phone number.

Father's First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

Father's Middle Name Please enter valid data.

Father's Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

Father's Religion REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

Mother's First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

Mother's Middle Name Please enter valid data.

Mother's Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

Mother's Maiden Name Please enter valid data.

Mother's Religion REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

Marriage REQUIRED By Priest or Deacon Civil Marriage In a Christian Church with the permission of the Catholic Church In a Christian Church without the permission of the Catholic Church Not Married Please fill out this field.

Date of Marriage Please enter valid data.

Church of Marriage, Courthouse, or County where Marriage was registered Please enter valid data.

City, State and Country Please enter valid data.

Are you registered parishioners? REQUIRED Yes No Just moved to the area Please fill out this field.

Child's Full Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

Primary Phone Number REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

Primary Email Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

Will the child be baptized at St. Bernadette? REQUIRED Yes No. The child will be baptized at another church Please fill out this field.

If baptism is held at another church, please provide the address of that church.

Requirements for the Sponsors (Godparents):

Only (1) one sponsor is required.
If there are two sponsors, (1) one must be male and (1) one must be female.
They must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
They must be currently practicing their Catholic faith.
If a sponsor is married, the wedding must have been in the Catholic Church.
If the sponsor was previously married it must be annulled prior to being a sponsor.
A non-Catholic Christian who has received the Sacrament of Baptism within his or her tradition may act in the place of the second sponsor as a Christian Witness.
The preparation class for sponsors is recommended and encouraged but not required.
The sponsor is to pray daily for their godchild.

Sponsor #1 (Godparent) Full Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

Is Godparent a practicing Catholic with all their Sacraments? Yes No

Have they received the Sacrament of Confirmation? Yes No

Are they married? Yes No

Were they married in the Catholic Church? Yes No, (if no please contact the Parish Office)

Sponsor # 2 (Godparent) Full Name Please enter valid data.

Is Godparent a practicing Catholic with all their Sacraments? Yes No

Have they received the Sacrament of Confirmation? Yes No

Are they married? Yes No

If married, were they married in the Catholic Church? Yes No (if no, please contact the Parish Office)

If applicable, Christian Witness Full Name Please enter valid data.

If applicable, Christian Witness Religion Please enter valid data.

Name of person completing this form REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

Spaces below for office use.

Name of Clergy Baptizing Please enter valid data.

Date of Baptism Please enter valid data.

Volume # Please enter valid data.

Page # Please enter valid data.

ParishSoft/Certificate date Please enter valid data.

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St. Bernadette Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

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St. Bernadette Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston