Baptism for Infants and Children under the age of 7
To schedule a Baptism at St. Philip's, please complete the following requirements:

1. Parents and Godparents must attend a Baptism preparation class (information about our classes may be found below).  If you attend a class at another parish within the Fort Worth Diocese, please provide us with the certificate of attendance. 
2. Complete all forms in the Baptism Packet (have Godparents complete their form)
3. Provide a copy of the child's State-issued birth certificate.

Send all forms and documents to the attention of Gwen Kramer.  Once all the necessary requirements have been met, the Baptism will be scheduled.  We strongly advise that you do not make travel plans prior to receiving a scheduled Baptism date.

Guidelines for Choosing Godparents (Canon 872-874)

• Only one Godparent is required, but if you decide to have two, you must choose one male and one female.  
• The Godparents may not also be the parents of the child.
• A Godparent must be at least 16 years of age.
• A Godparent must have received all of the Catholic Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation.  
• A Godparent must be a practicing Catholic; that is, living the Faith by regular Mass attendance, etc.
• If married, a Godparent must be in a union recognized as valid by the Catholic Church.
• If unmarried, a Godparent may not be cohabiting.
• A Baptized non-Catholic may take part in the ceremony as a "Christian Witness", but will not be listed on any certificates or Sacramental records.

To serve as a Godparent at a Baptism at St. Philip's, please complete the following requirements:

1. Attend a Baptism preparation class (information about our classes may be found below).  If you attend a class at another parish within the Fort Worth Diocese, please provide us with the certificate of attendance. 
2. Complete the Certificate of Eligibility (found in the Baptism Packet).

I am a parisioner of St. Philip's - Complete only the top portion down to your signature line.  Return form to Gwen Kramer.
I am a parishioner at another parish - Complete the top portion down to your signature line, then have your Pastor complete his portion and affix the parish seal.  Return the original form to Gwen Kramer.
 

Baptism Preparation Class
Baptism Classes prepare parents and godparents for the responsibility they are committing themselves to in asking for Baptism of a child.  The seminars are designed to review the holy and sacred aspects of family life and how family life is the basis of faith life.  We incorporate Scripture and the challenges of living a Christian life today.  We also review some very practical aspects of Baptism here at St. Philip, such as filling out information forms.  All godparents are required to attend a Baptism Class either here or at their own parish. The seminar lasts about one hour. To attend a Baptism class, please register in advance by contacting Gwen Kramer.  Provide your name, postal address, contact number and email address.  

Nursery service is provided with RSVP at least one week in advance to Sue Tominey at suem@stphilipcc.org.  Please provide names and ages of children needing Nursery Service.

Baptism Class Dates – Class is held at 7:00 pm in the Church
Tuesday, September 17
Tuesday, November 12

Baptism for Children over the age of 7
Children 7 years of age or older who need Baptism will participate in the RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children).  Parents will also attend class. Go to the Children Becoming Catholic page or contact Kim Carr at kimc@stphilipcc.org or 972-219-1511 for more information.

Baptism for Adults
Please see the Become Catholic page or contact Matt Gill at mattg@stphilipcc.org or 972-219-1686.


I Need a Baptismal Certificate
If you were baptized at St. Philip the Apostle and need a copy of your Baptismal Certifcate, please fill out the Authorization for Release of Information Form and mail or email to Gwen Kramer.