Baptism for children (infants to 7 years old):
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.
A copy of the child's birth certificate must be submitted.
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.
Baptism Class Dates (all classes are at 6:45 PM in St. Elizabeth Room):
January 8, 2024
February 12, 2024
March 11, 2024
April 8, 2024
May 13, 2024
June 10, 2024
July 8, 2024
August 12, 2024
September 09, 2024
October 14, 2024
November 11, 2024
December 09, 2024
Parents need to review the Baptism Guideline Packet, submit the Baptism Enrollment Form, provide Parish Letter of Permission (if not registered at St. Martin de Porres) and Baptism class documents.
There is a suggested donation of $100 for group Baptisms and $150 for an Individual Baptism (depending on availabilityof church and clergy). Donations may be submitted to the Parish Office.
Once all completed documents are submitted to the parish office, we schedule your Baptism date. Baptisms are scheduled at 2:00 PM on a Sunday. Upcoming Baptism dates:
January 21, 2024
February 18, 2024
March 17, 2024
April 21, 2024
May 19, 2024
June 23, 2024
July 14, 2024
August 18, 2024
September 15, 2024
October 20, 2024
November 17, 2024
December 15, 2024
Parents and Godparents, please click on & watch the video (5 min.) below for valuable information about Baptism. Enjoy and may your family be blessed by God always.