Adult Baptism (about 15 and up): see
RCIA
Youth Baptism (2nd Grade to about 15): see
Religious Education
Infant Baptism (before 2nd grade)
Parents
You are
encouraged to begin this process before your baby is born. Contact
Tim and Tracy Winkleler at 216-9631 or E-mail
Only parents or
legal guardians can initiate the baptism
process.
To indicate active practice of the Catholic faith, at least one
parent must be a registered member who regularly attends Mass at
St. Monica for a minimum of six months. The six-month period is not
necessary if you present a letter from your previous parish stating
that you were active there.
Both parents and sponsors must attend a baptism class either at St.
Monica or in their home parish, if they have not taken a class
within the last five years. If sponsors are from a parish
other than St. Monica, they need to attend a baptism class in any
parish and get an official letter (with a parish seal) stating that
they have attended the class. Have all letters mailed in advance of
baptism to Tim and Tracy Winkleler, St. Monica Catholic Church,
2001 N. Western, Edmond, OK 73003-3447.
Sponsors
Help in how to choose sponsors (godparents)
There are three possibilities for sponsors (godparents) according to the Code of Canon Law:
• One set of sponsors, one male and one female
• One sponsor of either gender
• One sponsor and a non-Catholic witness who is baptized (gender is not important)
Only the names of sponsors are recorded in the baptismal registry.
Sponsors must meet the following qualifications:
• Be at least 16 years of age
• Have received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist
• Be a practicing member in good standing in their Catholic parish or church community
• Have sent an official letter from the pastor of their Catholic parish or church stating that they are a member in good standing and lead a life in harmony with the faith and role they will be undertaking
• Not be the child's parents
If a sponsor cannot be present for baptism, the sponsor may serve through a proxy. A proxy must have the same qualifications as a sponsor. The name of a proxy is additionally put in the baptismal registry.
Baptism Class
Contact Tim and Tracy Winkleler at 216-9631 or tinkele@wans.net to register. You must attend one class from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Mother Teresa Room (NE corner of Parish Hall). You are encouraged to bring your infants to class.
Baptism
The preferred time for baptism is during weekend Mass. Baptisms are performed on the second Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Mass and on the following Sunday at 10:30 Mass.
If a weekend Mass is not possible, a deacon will baptize after either the 5:30 p.m. or 10:30 a.m. Mass.