"No one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit" (Jn 3:5)

REQUIREMENTS TO CELEBRATE INFANT BAPTISM

• Infant Baptism is for children from 0-6 years old.

If the child is 7 yrs. old or older, they will have to enroll in OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation adapted for Children).
Ask to speak with Sylvia Alejandro, Coordinator of Religious Education:

713-686-3497 ext. 150.

• Parishioner of St. Ambrose.
If you are not a parishioner, but would like to make this your home church, please click here. 
           If you are a parishioner of a different church, please have your parish office sign the following document.
        Click here to download document.

   • Original/Copy of Birth Certificate (issued by the state)

   • Confirmation Certificate of Godparent (If the Godparent is single)/ Matrimony Certificate of Godparent from the Catholic Church (If the Godparent is married)

   • Verification of Completion of Baptism Preparation Class
      * We accept classes taken two years or less previously to the celebration date. We also offer our own baptismal classes the first two Tuesdays of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It is are two classes in total. 

The documents must be presented to the office to register for the sacrament. 

• Be at least 16 years of age

• The child must have at least one godparent. If you choose two godparents for your child, it must be a male & female. 

• The godparent must have the following sacrament: Confirmation

• If the godparent is SINGLE, they must live a life that does not impede them from receiving the Holy Eucharist and have received the Sacrament of Confirmation.

• If the godparent is MARRIED, they must be married through the Catholic Church. *This applies even if the male & female godparents are not married to each other, but are in a relationship.

• Godparent must attend baptismal class (sign-up when you register in the church office). Failure to do so, the baptism will not take place on registered date.

• Have the godparent sign the following document (to download document click here). Send a copy of signed-document to [email protected]

Both baptismal classes must be taken. 
Both parents & godparents have to take the baptismal class. 

Class is offered every first two Tuesdays of the month.
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Room A/B

The English Baptism Celebration is held every First Sunday of each Month after the Sunday 12:00 p.m. mass.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. 

• If the date for the baptismal class does not work, you or the godparent are allowed to take a baptismal class online or at a different parish. 

  • You/godparent will have to submit proof at least ONE WEEK before the baptismal date via email at: [email protected].

• Exception for taking the baptismal class: you/godparent has taken a baptismal class 1 year or less before the baptismal date.

  • Example: Baptism is August 06, 2023, and the Baptismal class was taken July 31, 2022, is still valid. 

• Parents are asked to call the office at (713) 686-3497 to make sure you meet the entire requirements to baptize. 

  • If the office is missing the birth certificate of your child, baptismal class proof or the godparents certificate, the baptism will NOT take place and your name will NOT be on the list that is given to the priest to baptize.