Infant Baptisms

Frequently Asked Questions about Godparents

NEXT BAPTISMS: APRIL 2023 
TO BAPTIZE: Saturday or Sunday, APRIL 15 & 16, 2023
Baptisms will be during our regular Saturday and Sunday Mass Times.
Babies will be assigned a time during class instruction. 

REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN: Monday, March 13, 2023

CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION

PLEASE PRINT THE APPLICATION AND FILL OUT ALL AREAS. ONCE COMPLETE TURN IT IN TO THE PARISH OFFICE IN PERSON WITH YOUR CHILD'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE.

ONLY THE CHILD'S PARENTS (MOTHER OR FATHER) CAN TURN IN THE APPLICATION AND REGISTER THE CHILD. 

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE MANNER. WE HAVE A LIMIT OF 12 FAMILIES PER SESSION.

CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION

Please call the parish office for more information. 

Parents & Child:

1. Parents must have the long-form birth certificate of the child. The child must be under the age of 7.
2. One or both parents must live within our St. Joseph Church boundaries. If not they must get a written letter of permission from their respective Catholic Church before proceeding with preparations.
3. The mother or the father of the child must register the child, download the application from our parish website, fill it out, and bring it to the parish office. We ask that you bring the long-form birth certificate of the child (no copies please) along with your application. The Parent Oath will also be filled out at the office. 
4. Parents must participate in Baptismal Preparation Classes to baptize at St. Joseph Catholic Church. At this time, we are not accepting class certificates for parents from other parishes.  The next baptismal class schedule and baptismal date will be given to you at the time of registration.

1. Godparents must be active Catholics and have their Sacraments of Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation. If they are married they must be married by the Catholic Church. If single, they must not be living or cohabiting with anyone. No Exceptions.
2. Although it is preferred to have two (2) Godparents, a male, and a female, only one (1) Godparent is necessary.
3. A godparent must attend Pre Baptismal Preparation Classes. If they live in the area (the RGV), they must attend classes at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with their parents. If they live outside the Rio Grande Valley, they must take Baptismal Classes at their local parish. They must submit to the office a written letter or certificate from the parish in which they took classes. Call the parish office for more information or if you have any questions.

ALL LETTERS OR ITEMS ARE TO BE TURNED IN BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN.