WELCOME TO ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI. We are glad you have chosen to baptize your child here.

As you prepare to baptize your child, you are given the opportunity to reflect and
re-evaluate your commitment and discipleship in the Catholic faith.  The fact that you are planning to baptize your child expresses your commitment to your faith.  Your example will mold the faith of your child.  It’s such a special and sacred time, reminding us that we are all children of God and have an expressed covenant to participate in our Catholic Community.

Please read the process carefully and plan ahead.

NOTE: As of July 1st, 2022 Fr. Athanasius Kikoba will be overseeing the overall Baptismal Process.
All correspondence should be sent to his email. He can be reached at akikoba@dsj.org.
Phone: 408-223-1770 Ext. 328.
I will be assisting through the remainder of June
Gillian Griffis - Phone: 408-223-1770 Ext. 324, Email: ggriffis@dsj.org.

NOTE on Availability:
Please see section B (below)  “BAPTISM DAYS – SATURDAYS”
Current Available dates - date availability can change fast
English: November 5th and later     
Vietnamese: August 13th and later
Spanish: August 27th and later.


NOTE: Until we receive all requirements, the date is considered Tentative.

Please plan ahead and provide us with all requirements at least two to three months prior to the date you’d like.
Please read through all the information.

1. Process
2. Baptism day/dates
3. Required documentation – all forms available in the 'Documents' section to the left of the page
4. Required Baptism Preparation class
5. Permission if registered at another Parish

    A) Process
     1. Submit all required documentation.
    2. Parents will be scheduled to meet with a priest.
    3.  A Baptism date will be provided, and parents and godparents will be scheduled
        for a Baptism Preparation Class (if needed).

    B) Baptism Days - Saturdays *

There is one Baptismal Rite at 10am.
We ask that everyone attending arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

• English Baptisms                    1 ^st & 3 ^rd Saturday of the month
• Vietnamese Baptisms           2 ^nd Saturday of the month
• Spanish Baptisms                   4 ^th Saturday of the month

*NOTE:   No baptisms are held on some Saturdays due to Holy days, First Communion or Feast Day.
No Baptisms on the following 2022 dates:
            - January 1st
            - March 2nd - April 16th  - Lent through Holy Saturday (Easter Sunday)
            - May 14th and May 21st - First Eucharist
            -  October 2nd - St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day
            - November 27th – Thanksgiving weekend
            - December 24th through December 31st  – 12/17 is the last Baptism date.

     B) Required Documentation
Required documentation to be scheduled for a baptism at St. Francis of Assisi:
    
NOTE: Until we receive all requirements, the date is considered Tentative.
   1. Complete the Baptismal Request Form and submit it via email or deliver
      to the office
   2. Child's County Birth Certificate
    3. The signed godparent affirmation letters - one for each godparent (please
        make sure the godparents meet the requirements noted on the back page)
    4. Donation
       - $ 100 - The child's parents are registered and actively contributing parishioners
       - $ 150 - non registered or registered less than 3 months

     C) Baptism Preparation Classes
Both Parents & Godparents must attend a Baptism Preparation Class - Please provide the correct information on the second page of the Request Form.

• If you have taken a class within the last 3 years you are not required to take it again.
  • If taken here at St. Francis of Assisi provide us the year & child’s last name
  • If taken elsewhere, we need to receive a copy of the certificate.
• If you have not taken a class, we will sign you up for one of our classes.
  • Currently we are only offering Baptismal Prep Classes via Zoom.  The classes are held on a Saturday morning from 9:30-10:30am. Usually every other month.
  • Parents and main Godparents will be scheduled for a class at least one month before the baptism date.

        D) Permission Letter from another Parish
If you are registered at another Parish, but wish to baptize your child here at St. Francis of Assisi, please ask that they provide you with a permission letter.