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INFANT BAPTISM (age 6 and under)
One of the greatest joys of being a Catholic parent is having your children, AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE, receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
In order to prepare…
STEP 1: Contact Us
Call us at the Parish Office, (719) 846-3369 to begin the process. We will have a brief conversation to determine your family's unique situation and needs. This step is essential in ensuring we are on the same page from the start. Please do not begin the preparation or any paperwork before speaking with us.
PLEASE NOTE:
-If you live outside of our Parish Boundaries (i.e., outside of Trinidad and the surrounding areas), you must complete Baptism Preparation in the Parish in which you reside and obtain a letter from your Parish Pastor granting permission for your child to be baptized at Holy Trinity.
-If your child is 7 or older, please ask about getting them registered for Religious Education.
STEP 2: Complete the Online Baptism Preparation Class- Visit FORMED on your computer or mobile device.
- Enter our Parish Zip Code or Name
- Enter your name and email
- (OPTIONAL) For mobile devices, go to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, and download the free FORMED app. Once downloaded, you may now login to access content through the app.
For Parents' Baptism Preparation Class:- Search for "Reborn"
- Parents must watch the 3 Episodes:
- A New Creation
- Entering the Mystery
- Nurturing the Life of Grace
It is important we receive this most basic information for your child. All information is confidential and recorded in Holy Trinity Parish Registry. As your child continues their sacramental journey, whether here or at another parish, the Baptism Record will always be referred to.
STEP 4: Godparent CertificateAsk your chosen Godparents to fill out and sign the Godparent Certificate. Each Godparent must also request their Sacramental Certificates proving Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Marriage (if applicable). These must be recently issued Certificates (within the past 6 months) from the church(es) where the Sacraments took place.
*For an individual to stand as a Godparent, the following requirements MUST be met:- Be appointed by the parents or guardians
- Be at least 16 years old
- Be a fully initiated Catholic (having received Baptism, First Communion & Confirmation)
- If married, marriage is recognized as a valid Sacramental Marriage in the Catholic Church
- Be a practicing Catholic, leading a life in harmony with the faith (i.e. be a registered member of a parish, attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days, regularly receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion)
STEP 5: Submit All Paperwork to the Parish Office
Once all paperwork is complete, please submit the following:- Infant Baptism Request Form
- A copy of your child's Birth Certificate
- Completed and signed Godparent Certificates
- Sacramental Certificates of Godparents proving Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Marriage (if applicable)
- $25 fee
- If you are not a parishioner of Holy Trinity, or you live outside of Holy Trinity's Parish Boundaries, a letter from your Parish Pastor granting permission for your child to be baptized at Holy Trinity.
STEP 6: Discernment Interview
Once all documentation has been received and reviewed by the Parish Office, you will be contacted to arrange a Discernment Interview with the priest. This step is important in ensuring the parents understand the responsibility they are undertaking, and also to bring forward any questions or concerns. At the conclusion of this meeting, your child's Baptism will be scheduled. Please come prepared with a date in mind; we will do our best to accommodate you.
STEP 7: Celebrate Your Child's Baptism!
For Baptism of children 7 and older,
enrollment in Religious Education is required.
ADULT BAPTISM:
See RCIA
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