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. 10, or MaryG@stmichaelgarland.org.

• Parents and godparents must attend a pre-baptismal class.  A written letter of proof or certificate of attendance will be required to be submitted.
• A permission letter to baptize from your parish or you must be St. Michael's registered member.

• Godparents :
  • When there are two Godparents, one has to be one male and one female, Age 16 and older.
  • be a practicing Catholic in good standing who has been confirmed and has already received the holy sacrament of the Eucharist and who leads a life of faith in keeping with the function to be taken on.
  • if a married couple is chosen to be the godparents, their marriage must be recognized in the Catholic Church, and proof of such will be required to be submitted.
  • Copies of the certificates must be submitted. Baptism & Confirmation
  • If the godparent(s) are not registered parishioners of St. Michael, they must provide a Letter of Good Standing from their parish indicating they are registered members in good standing with the Church, and that they are eligible to serve as godparents. 
  • May not be the parent of the child being baptized
  • Non-baptized persons may not serve as Christian witnesses or godparents.
  • Certificate of attendance ( pre-baptism class).
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