WELCOME TO ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

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.

 

• English Baptisms                    10:00am 1 ^st & 3 ^rd Saturday of the month
• Vietnamese Baptisms           10:00am 2 ^nd Saturday of the month
• Spanish Baptisms                   10:00am 4 ^th Saturday of the month

                       
*NOTE: There may be some Saturdays when baptisms are not held due to Holy days, First Communion or Feast Day.

Baptisms 2020
There are no Baptisms held during Lent & Holy Week – February 26 ^th through April 12 ^th

Before Lent/Holy Week the following dates are available:

• English: No availability
• Vietnamese:  February 8^th
• Spanish:  February 22^nd

Regular dates start after April 12th

Additionally, there will be no Baptisms on the following dates:-
       - May 9 ^th and 16 ^th                            - October 3^rd
       - July 4 ^th                                     - December 19^th and 26 ^th

 
Baptism Preparation Classes first half of 2020: Held from 7- 8pm
** Usually the 1st Thursday of each month, unless holiday, Lent etc.
           -  January 9 ^th                                        - April 2 ^nd
            - February 6 ^{th                                    -}  May 7th
            - March – No Class                    - June 4 ^th

                

Please plan ahead and allow at least two to three months for the entire baptism process.

Read the instructions carefully.

A. Required documentation to be scheduled for baptism at St. Francis of Assisi:

• Completed Baptismal Request Form - we must have this to enter your child onto the schedule
• Child’s County Birth Certificate
• Donation:
  • $80 – Child's parents are registered and active St. Francis of Assisi Parishioners
  • $100 – non registered, or registered less than 3 months
• Signed godparent affirmation letters – one for each godparent.
  • Please read the Canonical laws to make sure the assigned godparents meet the requirements.
  • Once all items are received you’ll be contacted within the week by the Baptismal

  •      Coordinator in order to provide you with a scheduled date.

B. Baptismal Preparation Class:

    Both Parents & Godparents must attend a Preparation Class.

• 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 date.
  • If taken elsewhere we need to receive a copy of the certificate.
• If you have not taken a class we recommend you sign up for the class one month  prior to the date you wish to baptize your child. See dates above.
• If taking the Prep Class at another parish please send us a copy of the certificate.
• Parents are responsible for notifying the godparents of the date and time.

C. Permission from ‘other Parish’ – if applicable

If you are registered at another Parish, but wish to baptize your child at St. Francis of Assisi, we will need a permission letter from that Parish in order for you to baptize your child here.

 

Not baptizing at St. Francis of Assisi but taking a Baptismal Preparation Class here:

You may attend a class at SFOA if there is space available. We will need the information on the date and church the child is to be baptized in. A donation will be required, more information will be provided if we are able to schedule you into a class.

 

Delivery of documentation:

• At the parish office: (office hours Mon - Fri 9:00 – 12:00 and 1:00 – 4:00)
  • All forms are available at the office, please bring a clear copy of the birth certificate or the original certificate and we can make a copy here.
• In email: Send the attachments in an email to ggriffis@dsj.org
  • Download, complete and attach the required documents Baptismal Request Form, Godparent Affirmation Letter.
  • Scan a clear version of the County Birth Certificate
  • The donation may be mailed to St. Francis of Assisi –

St. Francis of Assisi – Baptism
5111 San Felipe Rd.
San Jose, CA 95135

Please make a note on the check: Baptism & (child’s name)