The Catholic Church believes and teaches that Baptism is a sacrament, recognition of the life of Christ in the infant and a welcoming into this Christian faith and community. As a sacrament, it brings with it responsibilities and commitments to share the gift of faith. For an infant, that faith and commitment must come from the parents and sponsors.
The sacrament reflects the need for parents to publicly commit themselves to sustaining and nourishing the child's faith. It is this public decision of the parents, supported and modeled by the Godparents, following study and reflection that is celebrated.
Please note: Holy Trinity Catholic Church does not celebrate private baptisms. All baptisms are celebrated communally once per month.
Requirements for Sacrament of Baptism:
Godparents:
A Godparent is a person who will assist or take the place of the parents (in case of disability or death) in bringing the newly baptized up in the Catholic faith. Every newly baptized must have a least one Godparent but no more than two.
According to Canon Law:
Note: A baptized person who belongs to another Christian community may be admitted only as a “Christian witness” (not a godparent) provided that there is at least one Roman Catholic godparent who fulfills the above criteria. A non-baptized person cannot be a witness (Code of Canon Law, cc. 872-874; Catechism of the Catholic Church 1255).
When:
Note: If you are only attending a pre-baptism class or doing so before the month of your scheduled baptism please call at least a week before the course to check for availability. Due to room capacity regulations we are unable to guarantee an opening on short notice.
For additional information contact the office at 214-526-8555, Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.