1. Come to the parish office at least 2 months in advance to set a baptism date and present all of the following documentation.
2. Fill out the baptism registration form.
3. Copy of the birth certificate of your child that must be less than seven years old.
4. Once the date is set, you will be contacted the same month of the baptism to take our pre-baptismal classes. It is important as part of the preparation for the sacrament that everyone takes pre-baptismal classes at Santa Clara. If parents and/or godparents are from out of town they must present proof of attendance at Baptism preparation classes to set aside the date of baptism.
5. You can have only one godparent, but if there are two godparents, they must be a male and female. Godparents must be at least 16 years of age.
6. Godparents must have received the sacraments of initiation (baptism, first communion and confirmation) and live a life of faith. If married, you must present their marriage certificate from the Catholic Church. If single, must not be cohabitating (live together) and present their confirmation certificate.