BAPTISM
                                                               First Sacrament of Initiation

 

    Baptism is the first of the Roman Catholic Sacraments of Initiation.

    It is the sacrament by which, the Roman Catholic Church believes, 
    original sin with which we are all born with as a result of the first sin 
    of Adam and Eve, is wiped away and we have a truly new beginning in 
    Jesus Christ!

    It is called a Sacrament of Initiation because it is one of the three 
    Sacraments which really commence the journey of faith of a true 
    Roman Catholic.

    Though most Roman Catholics received this Sacrament soon after 
    their birth, a person can freely choose to be Baptized into the Roman 
    Catholic Church at any point in their life.  In fact, many of the 
    Baptism in our Parish are of already grown adults.

    We invite all of you who have not yet been Baptized, to join us in our 
    journey of faith as one true Roman Catholic Church!



    This application below is ONLY for CHILDREN.  Any ADULT who would 
    like to be Baptized into the Roman Catholic Church at our Parish, 
    must fill our an Adult Education Application.

    

   Requirements:

    The Parent(s) MUST...
    1-Fill out this application.*
    2-Attend the interview/class. (Date and time will be given to you 
       when you return this application).
    3-Present the birth certificate of the child on the date of the 
       interview/class.
    4-Provide some form of identification.
    5-Give a donation of $50.00 if they are not registered members** of 
       St. Brendan Parish prior to the date of the interview/class.
    

    The Godparents MUST...
    6-Be at last 16 years old.
    7-Have received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, 
       and Confirmation.***
    8-Be practicing Catholics.****
    9-Provide a Sponsor Certificate***** if not a registered member** of 
       St. Brendan.
    10-Attend the interview/class. (Date and time will be given to you 
        when you return this application).

        *Please see instructions below to print the application.
        **If you do not receive the monthly offering envelopes, you may not be registered at 
          our Parish.  Please call the Rectory to verify this information, or CLICK HERE to 
          Register NOW!
        ***Godparents MUST provide the certificates of Baptism, First Holy Communion, 
            and Confirmation.  These can be obtained at the individual Parishes where you 
            received the Sacraments.  All the records can also be found at the Parish where 
            you were Baptized.
        ****The term practicing Catholic refers to a person who frequently attends weekly 
             mass and receives the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least once a year.
        *****The Parish at which you are registered can provide you with a Sponsor 
              Certificate, which states that you are registered at that Parish and therefore 
              are a practicing Catholic.

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

APPLICATION FOR BAPTISM

Please read the requirements specified above prior to filling out this form!

Please select one:
    If yes, Family Number:

 

Approximate desired date for Baptism*:
    Month:    Day:     Year:
*Entering a date here does not guarauntee that the Baptism will be held on this date, only that you will be given a date closest to the date your specify.  For all available dates, please contact St. Brendan Church Rectory.

 

Name of the child:

The child is:

Date of birth: ,                  

Place of birth: 
    City:
    State:
    Country:

Name of the father:     Religion:

Mother's maiden name:             Religion:

Address**:   
    City:
    State: Florida
    Zip Code: 331
**In order to have a Baptism at St. Brendan Roman Catholic Church, you MUST either be registered at the Parish or live within the boundaries of the Parish.  For further information on Boundaries, please contact St. Brendan Rectory.

Telephone Numbers:
    Home:                            
    Number where father can be reached:
    Number where mother can be reached:

Were the parents married by the Catholic Church?
    If yes, where?

 

Name of the godfather:       Parish:

Address:  
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    Zip Code:                                                                      

Phone:

Name of godmother:   Parish:

Address:  
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    Zip Code:                   

Phone: