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Arranging a Baptism

Baptism Form
Baptism Form for Godparents

"There is but one Body and one Spirit, …
One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; one God and Father of all;
Who is over all and through all and in all."
(Eph 4:4-6)

Baptism is the first Sacrament we receive and the beginning of a Journey in Faith that will take us through our lifetime on earth and into Eternity. The pouring of water and anointing with oils make us members of the Body of Christ and heirs of Heaven. The newly baptized child or adult receives forgiveness of both Original Sin and all personal sins. They receive the grace to become all God made them to be with the task oftaking the Light of Christ wherever they go.

The Sacrament of Baptism makes it possible for us to receive other sacraments and opens the Gates of Heaven to us. Baptism is, as are all Sacraments, a sign of Christ living and loving in the world; an outward sign, instituted by Christ, to give grace.

The Rite of Baptism may be celebrated during Mass ( preferred ) or at another time agreed upon by participants and Pastor. Preparation for parents is essential and required prior to a child's baptism for the faithful celebration and living out of this vital Sacrament. Classes are scheduled by appointment. Baptismal forms must be filled out by the parents and given to Linda Hermann or Leyda Rojas. A date and time will then be reserved for the Baptism.

Contact Linda Hermann 706-253-3078 or 706 692-5184.

For the Spanish Community contact Leyda Rojas 770-894-9760

"Whenever a person is baptized…there should be at least one person present who will act as a sponsor for the one being baptized. The sponsor accepts the responsibility of helping the person grow in the Catholic Faith. One who acts as a sponsor for an infant or child agrees to help the parents teach their child about the Faith and how to live as a practicing Catholic." (United States Catholic Catechism for Adults pg 189)

Church law requirements for Godparents:

  1. They should be at least 16 years of age.
    2. They must be Catholics who have received Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion.
  2. They must live a life in harmony with the Catholic Faith. Fallen away Catholics may not serve as Godparents.
  3. If married, they must be married in the Catholic Church.
  4. Parents of the child to be baptized may not serve as Godparents.
  5. If only one Godparent is chosen, parents may ask someone baptized in a non-Catholic community to serve as a Christian Witness to the ceremony along with the Catholic Godparent.