Congratulations!  If you are a parent expecting a child, have a child under 7, or if you have been asked to serve as a Godparent, please find information below to help you prepare your child for Baptism in the Catholic Church.  Please read the information below to assess the staff member who can best help you.  Kindly read the entire page because it contains essential information.  God bless you and your family!

• an individual who has been baptized Catholic, has been confirmed in the Catholic Church, and has received the Eucharist
• is at least sixteen years of age
• is living a sacramental life (attends Mass weekly, goes to confession regularly)
• if married, must be married in the Catholic Church (not be in an irregular marriage)
• if single, not cohabitating
• is leading a life of faith in harmony with the ministry they are undertaking, and have the intention of undertaking the ministry of a Godparent

What do I need to provide to schedule the baptism?
 There are four documents needed for parents to provide before scheduling the baptism:
 1) Parent Registration form- this form is completed by the parent (enclosed below)
 2) Godparent Registration form- this form is completed by the Godparent(s) (enclosed below)
 3) Formation Verification Letter
 4) Copy of child's birth certificate

Who do I send these forms to?
Forms are sent to the Director of Liturgy, Joseph Reina. His contact information is also below.

Who can schedule a baptism at St. Edward?
Parishioners- we would only require the four documents mentioned above.

Non-parishioners- we would require the four documents mentioned above. Additionally, we will also need a letter from their pastor at their home parish granting permission for the sacrament to be celebrated at St. Edward.

All Godparents who are not parishioners of St. Edward will need to provide a letter from their pastor at their home parish stating they are members of the parish.  

Questions?
Please contact Joseph Reina at [email protected] | 281-825-0818.