BAPTISM

INFANTS - 8 YEARS

Baptisms for children under 8 years old are celebrated on the first and third Saturday of each month at 9 AM.

The pre-baptismal class is mandatory for parents and godparents.

Classes are normally offered on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 9 AM to 12 PM.

Important:

You must register in advance to attend.
Children are not permitted in the class.
If you have not yet registered, the required documentation must be submitted two days before the class.

If you took the class at another parish, you must present proof or a letter from the parish confirming your participation. This document must be submitted when scheduling the baptism.

For Parents

Attend the pre-baptismal class (mandatory).
Present the child's original birth certificate.

For Godparents

Attend the pre-baptismal class (mandatory).
If you have already attended previously, present proof of attendance

Required Documents

Single godparents:

Copy of Baptism certificate
Copy of Confirmation certificate

Married godparents:

Copy of Religious Marriage certificate

1) If You Belong to Another Parish

If you belong to another parish, you must present a Permission Letter from your parish confirming that you are a registered parishioner and that you have permission to baptize at St. John Paul II Mission. (Code of Canon Law: can. 857 §2)

It must be submitted when you schedule the baptism.

2) If St. John Paul II is Your Parish

If you are registered at St. John Paul II Catholic Mission and wish to baptize your child at another parish, you must request a Pastoral Permission Letter from our office.

To request this letter, your family must be registered and actively participating in the parish life of St. John Paul II.

To learn about the requirements and process for requesting this letter, click below for more information.

Requirements for Permission Letter

If St. John Paul II is the parish where you are registered and you wish to baptize your child at another parish, you must request a Pastoral Permission Letter from our office.

To request this letter, your family must be a registered and active member at St. John Paul II.

***An active member, according to the Archdiocese of Atlanta, is a person who:

Is registered in the parish
Attends Mass regularly
Supports the parish with their time, talent, and treasure (offertory envelopes or online donations)
Receives parish communications

To request the letter, please provide the following information:

Names of parents and child
Phone number and email
Baptism date or tentative date
Information about the parish where the baptism will take place:
- Name
- Address
- Phone
- Fax
- Contact name and email

If the parish requires proof of attendance at the pre-baptismal class and you took it at St. John Paul II, ask that they include the class date in the letter. If you do not remember the date, we can help you find it.

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