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

REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANT BAPTISM:

• Infant Baptism is for children from birth to those who've not yet turned 7 years of age.

  If the child is 7 years old, they may not do Infant Baptism and would have to enroll in RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children). *Ask to speak with Sylvia Alejandro, Director of Religious Education at 713-686-3497 ext. 150.

• All children who will be baptized must have at least one godparent. 

  • If two godparents are chosen, it must be one male and one female. 

• The child's original birth certificate must be presented to the office in order to register for the sacrament. *Registration is done in person-only. 

REQUIREMENTS TO BE GODPARENT(S):

To be admitted to the role of godparent(s) must: 

• be at least 16 years of age

• be a Catholic who has received the Sacrament of Confirmation 

• leads a life in harmony with the faith and role to be undertaken

• if married, must be married through the Catholic Church (married through the court does not count)

• if they are single, they must live a life that does not impede them from receiving the Holy Eucharist

• not be the father or mother of the child being baptized

Both parent(s) (if not a single parent) and godparent(s) must attend the baptismal class,
which is only ONE and is a requirement. 

• You may take the baptismal class elsewhere, however, you will need to submit proof that you have taken the baptismal class (this can be in the form of a letter or certificate).

  • You will have to submit proof at least ONE WEEK before the day of the baptism.

• You can email it to info@stambrosehouston.org

*The exception to taking the baptismal class is, if baptismal classes were taken two years or less previously to the celebration date.

• This exception applies to either the parent(s) or godparent(s).

•  We will need to see proof (email us at info@stambrosehouston.org)
   

WHEN IS THE CLASS SCHEDULED?

The Baptismal class is held every Second Saturday of the month.

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. 
Location: Room A (building across our church office)
*There will be no Baptismal Class or Celebration in the month of April.*

The English Baptism Celebration is held every First Sunday of each month. 

Time: 1:30 pm.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes earlier. 

IMPORTANT:
Parents are asked to call the office at 713-686-3497 to make sure they meet the requirements necessary for the Sacrament of Baptism.

* To take the pre-baptismal classes and/or the baptismal celebration, the parent(s) of the child to be baptized must register in person at the parish office.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED:
 

• Birth certificate of the child to be baptized.

• The godparent's confirmation certificate (if he is single) or the marriage certificate from the church where you were married (if the godparents are married).

The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm.
Lunch hours are from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm.

→ If you have any questions, please contact the office at (713) 686-3497.

The office is open from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm.

Lunch Break: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

→ For any further questions, please contact the office at 713-686-3497.