Baptism is the spiritual beginning of our Christian life. Through Baptism, we are freed from original sin and embrace and proclaim ourselves as children of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word." (Catechism of the Catholic Church)
St. Martha's Parish offers Baptism for all ages! If you are a teenager or adult seeking baptism, then click here to learn more about RCIA, the process by which the Church baptizes adults.
For infant or child baptism, we require the following documentation before booking the date of the baptism:
The baptismal application form, which is dependent on marital status:
Click here if you're married in the Catholic Church
If you're a single parent or a legal guardian, please reach out to Zachary directly at [email protected]
A copy of the child's birth certificate
A Catholic baptism certificate for one of the child's parents
The Confirmation certificates for each godparent or acceptable proof of their Catholic confirmation. In order to serve as a godparent, one must be a practicing Catholic over 16 years of age. You may select one or two godparents, but if you select two, you must select one man and one woman. For more information on godparent selection, please see our guide here.
Families from other parishes are required to obtain written permission from their respective pastors before a baptism can be celebrated at our parish.
When all the necessary forms and certificates have been completed, please send them to Zachary, our sacramental preparation coordinator, at [email protected], or bring the physical copies into the parish office. You may also call him at 403-381-8991 during office hours to discuss additional details and further questions.
Once all the forms have been completed, parents and godparents will need to attend a baptismal preparation session before the baptism. This session can be booked through Zachary.
We look forward to meeting with you and sharing in this blessed time of your lives!
