St. Anthony of Padua Parish
410 W. 18th Street National City, CA
Baptisms
We are very happy that you are planning to have your child baptized and look forward to welcoming your child into our faith community.
Our Baptisms are normally held the last Saturday of each month. With the exception of lent season , December or unforeseen events.
To Schedule a Baptism
Parents requesting the Sacrament of Baptism for their child must do the following requirements prior to child’s baptism:
1. Stop by the parish office to complete and return Baptism registration form
2. Bring child’s birth certificate
3. Parents and Godparents must attend pre-baptismal class.
4. Bring a copy of Godparents Sacrament certificate (s)
5. Donation is $45 for active members & $75 for non- registered or inactive
Godparents
Godparents are an important part of the Sacrament of Baptism, it is their ministry to assist the parents in raising the child in the Catholic Faith.
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A Minimum of one, maximum of two godparents
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Be at least 16 years of age.
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Be a fully initiated, practicing member of the Catholic Church, having received the sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
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If married, marriage must be a sacramental marriage recognized by the Catholic Church.
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Attend pre-baptismal classes
Baptism Preparation Class
Parents and Godparents are required to attend a Baptism Preparation Class.
If you have taken a baptism preparation class within the last two years, you do not need to repeat the class.
You can attend a preparation class at any Catholic parish that offers Baptism preparation classes. Please include a copy of your class certificate with your completed registration forms.
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Baptism Classes
If interested in only attending preparation classes please call the parish office to register at 619-477-4520
Office hours for Deacon Braulio Gutierrez
Call parish office to make an appointment