"Jesus answered, ‘Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.’" - John 3:5
Baptism
Baptisms
Baptisms are regularly held on the Third Saturday of every month at 10am. for more information, please call the office at 575-522-6202.
Baptism Classes
We ask that those who would like to attend the class, please fill out a registration form located below.
Who should attend the class?
Parents and godparents must attend a baptism class. It can be taken here at St. Albert’s or at a different parish.
Where should the Baptism take place?
The most appropriate place to baptize a child is in the parish church where the parents attend Mass.
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Requirements for Baptism
The Baptismal Registration must be completed.
A copy of the birth certificate of the child to be baptized is required by the Church before the baptism. This should be brought or mailed to St. Albert’s with the completed application.
Copies of a certificate or a letter as proof that baptism classes were attended by the parents and godparents.
Sponsor Covenant form completed by each godparent.
If the parents of the child are not members of St. Albert’s Parish, we need a letter of permission from the pastor of their Catholic parish.
All necessary paperwork must be in our office at least 3 days prior to the Baptism.
Choosing a Godparent
These are the qualities needed for someone to serve as a sponsor:
Is a baptized Catholic who has received the Eucharist and has been Confirmed.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Is a practicing Catholic who participates in the Eucharistic celebration on Sundays.
Gives good example of living their Catholic faith.
Willing to encourage the child to develop and grow in the Catholic faith.
If there are two sponsors, one must be male and the other female.
The two godparents do not necessarily have to be of the same marriage.
If they are living with someone like husband and wife, their marriage must be seen as valid in the eyes of the Catholic Church.
A baptized non-Catholic may not be a sponsor but may serve as a witness alongside a Catholic sponsor. Non-baptized persons may not serve in the role of sponsors or witnesses.
Baptism Registration
Please fill out his form, and someone from the office will reach out to you!