St John The Baptist Catholic Community

Located at: 1301 Osage Avenue in Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
Phone: (505)983-5034 - Fax: (505)983-1861


To:              Parents and Godparents
From:          St. John the Baptist Church
Subject:       Baptisms
Date:           August 25, 2003

There is one class that parents and godparents must attend. The classes are held every first Monday of the month in English. The classes are held in the Pastoral Center at 7:00PM. After taking this class, you will receive a certificate, which is good for two years.

YOU MUST GO TO THE PARISH OFFICE TO FILL OUT A FORM CONCERNING THE INFORMATION FOR THE BABY’S BAPTISM.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED:
  1. Permission slips for the parents and godparents if they are from another parish.


  2. Certificates showing the parents and godparents took the classes for Baptism.


  3. If the mother is not married and the baby is taking the father’s Last Name, a BIRTH CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED BEFORE BAPTISM.


  4. The parents of the baby must make all the arrangements for the Baptism.


  5. SPONSORS/PADRINOS: PURCHASE A WHITE CANDLE.


  6. Baptisms are held on the First and Second Sunday of the Month.


  7. THERE ARE NO BAPTISMS DURING THE SEASON OF LENT.

Please attend the 12:00 Mass and the Baptisms take place immediately after mass. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP AT THE CHURCH FOR BAPTISM IF YOU HAVE NOT MADE THE FINAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE OFFICE.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!