Baptism Form

1. This form should be completed and returned promptly

2. It is an ancient Christian tradition to place each newly Baptised child under the care and protection of a Patron Saint. At least one of the names given to the child should be that of a Saint

3. The PARENTS are responsible in the sight of God for the religious upbringing of the child. In presenting their child for Baptism they are declaring their readiness to accept this responsibility. Parents who are careless in the practice of their Religion must give this serious thought.

4. Both parents should be present at the Baptism, even though one may not be a Catholic.

5. There must be at least one Godparent, preferably two (but no more than two), as it is the duty of the Godparents to assist the parents in the religious training of the child, one Godparent must be a Catholic.

6. It is customary to make an donation to the church on these occasions