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Registration is required. Call Diane at 972-279-6581 #19 for any future dates.
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The rules of Vatican law, Canon law, and diocesan law are given to the parents and godparents. Also, the procedures of baptism at St. Michael are explained in the pre-baptismal class.
Pre-registration is now required.
Please call Diane Salazar ext 107 to sign in
and confirm your seat.Pre-Baptismal class: First Thursday of each month at 7 PM ;
Spanish Pre-Baptismal class: Second Thursday of each month at 7 PM.
Dates are subject to change;
please call the office to confirm dates and times.
For more information about pre-baptism classes, or to schedule a baptism at St. Michael; contact Mary Gaines at (972) 279-6581 ext. 101, or parishoffice@stmichaelgarland.org.
If you wish to baptize a child who is seven years of age or older, please contact
the Faith Formation Office, 972-279-6581 # 108 or 109
Only Parents can come to the Office to register their child for baptism by bringing the long-form birth certificate of the child they wish to baptize. Parents will need a letter of permission from their parish and turn in all paperwork in order to set a date in Father’s calendar. Please ensure that all the required paperwork is completed and submitted to Mary Gaines. You can contact her by email: parishoffice@stmichaelgarland.org
Guidelines for Godparents:- A Letter of good-standing will be needed from both godparents.
If the Godparents are married, they must be married in the Catholic Church and have received all of their Sacraments; Baptism, 1st Communion, and Confirmation.
If the Godparents are single, they must be living a true single life, not be cohabitating with anyone, and have received all of their Sacraments; Baptism, 1st Communion, and Confirmation.- Copies of sacraments certificates will be needed to schedule a baptism in Father Joseph’s calendar.
- Confirmation and Marriage from a Catholic church (FOR BOTH GODPARENTS)
- Letter of good standing
- Attendance of pre-baptism class
- 16 years old or older
Parents:
- Copy of child’s birth certificate
- Attendance of a pre-baptism class
- Letter of good standing from your parish
- Father’s stipend.
Other details will be discussed during the pre-baptismal class.
ALL PAPERWORK MUST BE TURN IN BEFORE BAPTISM CAN BE SCHEDULED IN FATHER’S CALENDAR.
Please email or fax a letter of good-standing, confirmation & marriage certificates to Mary Gaines at parishoffice@stmichaelgarland.org