The Sacrament of Baptism

Baptism is celebrated the second and fourth Sundays of the month and special Sundays during Mass. Parishioners planning to have their child baptized are required to attend a Baptism preparation class.

Parent Baptism Prepartaion Class

Your child’s Baptism is a time of great joy and celebration for you and your family. We want to help you prepare for this special event. As you await the birth of your baby, you are invited to prepare for the Baptism by attending a Parent Baptismal Preparation Class to learn about this sacrament, its celebration and the responsibility that goes along with raising your child as a Roman Catholic. Class attendance for parents is required prior to the baptism.
Call BettyAnn Bridge at 724-539-8629, ext. 11 to register.

Why does the Catholic Church baptize infants?

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Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I obtain a copy of my Saint Vincent's baptismal certificate?  Contact Betty Ann Bridge at 724-539-8629, ext. 11.  Be sure to have the following information:

1. Date of Birth or Baptism
2. Full Baptismal Name of Candidate

• How do I obtain a "Sponsor Eligibility Form" to become a Baptism or Confirmation Sponsor?  Contact our Pastor Father Thomas Curry. 
• How can I become Catholic? 

Sponsor Eligibility Form

Registered members of St. Vincent Basilica Parish wishing to receive a Sponsor Certificate to be a Godparent for Baptism or a Sponsor for Confirmation must meet the following requirements as set forth by Canon Law:

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Be a registered member of St. Vincent Basilica Parish.
• Support St. Vincent Basilica Parish with their presence at Sunday Mass each week and have made their Easter Duty yearly.
• Have received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist in the Catholic Church.
• Have not joined another faith or denomination nor professed allegiance to any faith or denomination other than the Catholic Church.
• If married, be married by a Catholic Priest or obtained the correct canonical dispensations otherwise. If divorced, have not remarried or attempted marriage a second time without a Decree of Nullity for the first marriage.

Nota Bene: A baptized Roman Catholic who is married outside the Church or who has left the faith may not stand as a Sponsor or a Christian Witness.

Be sure to keep the above requirements in mind when choosing a sponsor. 

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