BAPTISM

Baptism is the Sacrament that makes us a child of God. It is through the celebration of this Sacrament that we are incorporated into the family of faith. Through it, the door to the other Sacraments can be received and celebrated. Our parish welcomes and assists anybody who is desiring this Sacrament, either for their children, or for themselves.

Why do we Baptize?

Baptismal Guidelines

FOR INFANT BAPTISM (Up to 6 years age) | it is expected that the children who will be baptized will be raised into faith, first and foremost by their parents, with the help of godparents, and assisted lovingly by our community. It is hoped that the parents have celebrated the Sacrament of Matrimony in the Church, or, are already working with a priest towards its celebration. The Godparents must also have celebrated the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Communion and Confirmation). if the Godparents are married, it should have been celebrated in the Church.

GODPARENTS RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS | The Godparents assist the parents in the formation of their child’s faith development. As such, they profess, proclaim, and model the Catholic Christian way of life. For this reason, when selecting godparents, the requirements are:

1.

At least 17 years of age and received Baptism, First Eucharist and Confirmation

2.

At least one must be a Catholic godparent who is a practicing, confirmed catholic, participating in Sunday liturgies, and willing to share the faith with their godchild. However, together with a Catholic godparent AND for a sufficient reason, a baptized non-Catholic may act as a “Christian witness” to the baptism. If the godparent is married, the marriage must have been performed in the Catholic Church.

3.

Must attend one of the preparation classes given by the church.

Children Baptisms

Next Pre-baptism Class Friday, April 4th @ 7pm

Next Children Baptisms Saturday May 3rd

The parents and godparents of the child who will be baptized need to be registered parishioners in this church and attend the pre-baptism preparation class on July 10th at 7pm. Please call the parish office or email Sandra at sandra@stmarysvacaville.com for additional baptism information. Please register with Sandra in the parish office before attending the pre-baptismal class.

*-Call the office to register 707-448-2390. A donation of $50 is requested at the time of registration for registered St. Mary's parishioners and $75 for non-parishioners of St. Mary's.

Attend a Baptismal Prep. class (for the parents and the Godparents). Sign up for the date of baptism.

Baptism Preparation Sessions

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

Where? In room #1 in the Parish Hall.

When? At 7pm on weekdays on the dates below.

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April 4, 2025 January 2, 2026

May 9, 2025 February 6, 2026

June 13, 2025 March 6, 2026

July 11, 2025 April 10, 2026

August 1, 2025 May 1, 2026

September 5, 2025 June 5, 2026

October 3, 2025 July 3, 2026

November 7, 2025 August 7, 2026

December 5, 2025 September 4, 2026

October 2, 2026

November 6, 2026

December 4, 2026

BAPTISMS SCHEDULE

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Saturday’s at 10AM

No Baptisms During Lent January 3, 2026

May 3, 2025 February 14, 2026

June 14, 2025 No Baptisms During Lent

July 12, 2025 April 11, 2026

August 2, 2025 May 9, 2026

September 13, 2025 June 13, 2026

October 4, 2025 July 11, 2026

November 8, 2025 August 8, 2026

December 6, 2025 September 12, 2026

October 10, 2026

November 14, 2026

December 19, 2026

BAPT ISMAL CERTIFICATE

To receive a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate, please call the office one week after the baptism. Baptism Certificates will not be mailed . If you have any questions or need any further assistance please call (707)448 -2390.