The Sacrament of Baptism

- Sacraments

Baptisms at St. Michael's Parish are held the last Sunday of the month

Thank you for considering Baptism for your child. It is wonderful that you wish to share your faith with your child in this way. If we can help you in any way, please ask. If you have further questions about Baptism, please contact the Parish Office at 519-884-9311 or click here. Here are the simple steps to beginning this journey

1. Complete the Application Form
Complete the application found at the bottom of this page. Your application will be reviewed and you will be contacted to arrange the date and time of the ceremony. No date can be finalized until your application has been received and reviewed.

Parents must be registered in the parish (see parish registration form under "About Us") before their child can be baptised. If you live outside of the St. Michael's parish boundaries, we encourage you to approach your local Catholic church to request baptism, as this is where you will be connected as a family for Sunday worship. Children who are of a catechetical age before being baptized, i.e. have completed Grade 2, may be prepared for all three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion.

2. Choose Godparents for Your Child

Godparents (sponsors), one of whom must be a Catholic in good standing, together with the parents present the child for baptism, profess the Christian faith, and assist the parents in their responsibility to raise the child in the practice of the faith. Church law requires that each child have a godparent/sponsor. One sponsor, male or female, at least 16 years of age, is sufficient; but there may be two: one of each gender. Sponsors must be Confirmed members of the Catholic Church who live lives consistent with the Christian faith and who are mature enough to carry out their responsibility. A baptized person who belongs to a non-Catholic Christian community may act as a Christian witness. Invite the Godparents to view this video

3. Preparing for the Day

Once we have received your form our parish office will arrange an appointment for you to meet personally with our Pastor or member of our Parish Team. They will book a date for your child's Baptism which will take place within Sunday Mass or at another date mutually selected.

4. Celebrate Baptism

Make sure you arrive at the church at least 20 minutes before the Liturgy is scheduled to begin. A pew will be reserved for you. You will receive a Baptismal Certificate and Candle for your child. There is no charge for baptism, but envelopes are available if you wish to make a donation.

5. Continue to Journey with St. Michael's Parish

Baptism is the beginning of your child's journey with the faith community. Since you chose Baptism for your child, it is up to you to accompany your child and help them grow in faith. Come to Mass regularly. Sit near the front where your child can see the altar. Use the signs and symbols of Baptism often during your daily life with your child. You have already started preparing for the next step of your child's initiation.
Baptism Schedule for 2024

Available dates
June 2, 2024
June 30, 2024
July 28, 2024
August 25, 2024
September 29, 2024
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- St. Michael Parish Baptism Registration Form
- Information on the Child
- First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Middle Name Please enter valid data.
- Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Date of Birth (January 1, 2020) Please enter valid data.
- Place of Birth Please enter valid data.
- Contact Information
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- Father's Information
- First Name Please enter valid data.
- Middle Name Please enter valid data.
- Last Name Please enter valid data.
- Religion Roman Catholic Other
- If Other, please indicate Please enter valid data.
- Date of Baptism (January 1, 2010) Please enter valid data.
- Church of Baptism Please enter valid data.
- Address of Church Please enter valid data.
- Church Email Please enter valid data.
- Mother's Information
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- Middle Name Please enter valid data.
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- Maiden Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Religion REQUIRED Roman Catholic Other Please fill out this field.
- If Other, please indicate Please enter valid data.
- Date of Baptism (January 1, 2010) Please enter valid data.
- Church of Baptism Please enter valid data.
- Address of Church Please enter valid data.
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- Other Information
- Place of Marriage Please enter valid data.
- City of Marriage Please enter valid data.
- Denomination Please enter valid data.
- I/We attend Church at Please enter valid data.
- Are you a registered member of St. Michael Parish? Yes No. If no, you do need to complete a parish registration form as well
- I/We wish to have our child baptized at St. Michael Parish because REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- To have a child baptized, parents have to promise to raise their child in the Catholic faith. How will you fulfill that promise? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Baptisms are held following the Sunday 11 am Mass. Please see the schedule above.
- I/We prefer the Baptism in January February March April May June July August September October November December
- Church law requires at least one Godparent to be chosen for Baptism. To be a Godparent, one must be a Roman Catholic who has already received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmtion and Eucharist and is a practicing Catholic. When the second person is not a Roman Catholic, this person can act as a Christian witness.
- Godfather
- First Name Please enter valid data.
- Middle Name Please enter valid data.
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- Religion Roman Catholic Other
- If Other, please indicate Please enter valid data.
- Church of Baptism Please enter valid data.
- Date of Baptism (January 1, 2010) Please enter valid data.
- Godmother
- First Name Please enter valid data.
- Middle Name Please enter valid data.
- Last Name Please enter valid data.
- Religion Roman Catholic Other
- If Other, please indicate Please enter valid data.
- Church of Baptism Please enter valid data.
- Date of Baptism (January 1, 2010) Please enter valid data.
- I/We understand that the information provided on this form is for the use of St. Michael Parish in providing pastoral care and will not be shared with any other organizaton.
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