The Sacrament of Baptism

Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: “Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word.”

Taken from the Catechism of the Catholic Church: 1213

Baptism at the Cathedral-Basilica


Congratulations on the birth of your new child! The Cathedral-Basilica is blessed to welcome new members into our faith community.

Requirements

1. Parent(s) should be registered parishioners. If you are not a registered parishioner of the Cathedral-Basilica, a letter must be obtained from your Pastor acknowledging that you, his parishioner, is requesting the Sacrament of Baptism at the Cathedral-Basilica.
2. Parent(s) must first fill out the Baptismal Form | Download form here.
3. Submit a copy of the Birth Certificate.
4. Provide a white Baptismal Candle and white Baptismal Garment (“Bata”).
5. Select One (1) God-father & One (1) God-mother to serve as the child’s Sponsors. Each sponsor must submit an official Sponsor Certificate signed by his or her Pastor prior to the Baptism.

Parent(s) and Sponsors must go through a Baptism Class administered by the parish.

Scheduling a Baptism

* Baptisms are held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month after the 7:30 AM Mass.
* Contact the Pastoral Center at 472.6201 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to schedule Baptism Classes.