Baptism Inquiry Form

Baptism Inquiry Checklist

1. Fill out and submit the following form.
2. If you need to take the baptismal course, please email Kelly Ott for information about how to register for the class.
3. Complete the Godparent Form (download here). Have your godparents' parish(es) complete the bottom part of the form. Lastly, either mail in or scan/take a picture of the form and email it to Kelly Ott.

Baptism Information

Which of these options applies best to you?

Candidate's Full Name (First, Middle, Last)

Candidate's Birthdate

Candidate's Place of Birth (City, State)

Contact Information

Father's Full Name (First, Middle, Last)

Mother's Full Name (First, Middle, MAIDEN, Last)

Address

Phone

This address will receive a confirmation email

Sacramental History

What, if any, is the father's present religious identification/affiliation?

Father's Baptism Status

Yes, I was baptized in the Catholic Church Yes, I am baptized, but not in the Catholic Church I am not baptized Not sure

What, if any, is the mother's present religious identification/affiliation?

Mother's Baptism Status

Yes, I was baptized in the Catholic Church Yes, I am baptized, but not in the Catholic Church I am not baptized Not sure

Are you a registered parishioner at Saint Matthew?

Yes No, but I intend to register No, but I have family/friend/clergy ties to Saint Matthew No

Current Marriage Status of Parents (NOTE: Your answer does not preclude your child from receiving the Sacrament of Baptism at Saint Matthew.)

Married Married (not witnessed by a Catholic priest or deacon) Divorced One or both parents were previously married Widow/Widower Other

Baptism Preparation Course

First time parents who are looking to have their child baptized at Saint Matthew are required to take the Baptism Preparation Course. Both parents must attend. The class is held every first Tuesday of the month. For more information about this class and how to register, please email Kelly Ott at kott@stmatthewtn.org for more details.

Which of these options applies best to you?

Godparent Information

According to Catholic Tradition, godparents assist the parents in passing the Catholic faith on to the child being baptized. Godparents must be Confirmed Catholics in good standing with the Church. In addition, the godparents must:

1. Be at least 16-years-old and have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation (or have been received in Full Communion with the Roman Catholic Church);
2. Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church;
3. If married, have a marriage that is recognized by the Roman Catholic Church;
4. Be someone other than the father or mother of the candidate who will model the Christian life and teach their godchild Church teachings.

There are typically two godparents (one man and one woman), but one godparent is acceptable. The godparents must be present at the baptism. A Christian witness may be present at the baptism but will not be recorded as the godparent.

Please click here to download the Godparent Form for Baptism and print the form for each godparent. Each godparent will need to complete the form and submit it to Kelly Ott before the baptism can be scheduled. Please contact Kelly if you have any questions about naming godparent(s).

Godparent #1 Name (First, Middle, Last)

Godparent #2 Name (First, Middle, Last)

Scheduling Information

Preferred Baptism Time

Do you have a date in mind? (Subject to date availability)

Please enter any additional information that might be helpful for Saint Matthew to know:

If you would like a record of the Baptism Preparation Course sent to another parish, please list the name and address of the parish here.

Baptism Inquiry Form

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