Baptism

Congratulations on choosing to baptize your child into our awesome Catholic Church! Our family of God at St. Martin de Porres Church welcomes you with our love and prayers on this journey of faith.

• Baptismal families should be registered members of St Martin de Porres Church or related to members of our church.  If registered at another parish, then provide a Letter of Permission to baptize your child here from your own parish. 

• Godparents must be fully initiated (Baptism, Eucharist & Confirmation) and practicing Catholics  in their registered parish.  If married, they need to be sacramentally married in the Catholic Church. Only ONE godparent is required, but if choosing TWO they must be male & female.

• Parents and Godparents need to schedule and attend Baptism Class at St. Martin de Porres or another parish and provide class attendance certificate. If any have attended a Baptism Class within the last 3 years then you need not repeat if you provide a copy of attendance certificate.  Prior to attending the Baptism Class, please watch the "Reborn Session 1- A New Creation" on Formed.org.  You can register for free on www.smdpyl.formed.org. To sign-up for a Baptism Class at St. Martin, email parishoffice@smdpyl.org with the names of those attending.
  • Upcoming Baptism Class Dates (all classes are at 6:45pm in St. Elizabeth Room):
    • May 9, 2022
    • June 13, 2022
    • July 11, 2022
    • August 8, 2022
    • September 12, 2022
    • October 10, 2022
    • November 14, 2022
    • December 12, 2022

• Parents need to review the Baptism Guideline Packet, submit the Baptism Enrollment Form, provide Parish Letter of Permission (if not registered at St. Maritin de Porres) and Baptism class documents. 

• Godparents need to submit the Godparent Verification Form and Baptism Class documents.

• There is a suggested donation of $75 for Baptisms.  Donations may be submitted to the Parish Office. A separate (optional) donation directly to the clergy is also customary.

• Once all completed documents are submitted to the parish office, we schedule your Baptism date.  Baptisms are scheduled on the 3rd Sundays of the month at 2:00pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Upcoming Baptism dates are:
  • July 17, 2022
  • August 21, 2022
  • Spetember 18, 2022
  • October 16, 2022
  • November 20, 2022
  • Decemebr 18, 2022 

Baptism Guideline Packet
Baptism Enrollment Form
Godparent Verification Form