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Baptism Regulations and Online Form Below

1. You must meet with the Pastor/Deacon before setting the date or time of the baptism.

2. If you are inviting an outside priest to perform the baptism, you must check with the Pastor at the time you book the baptism for St. Joseph Church.

3. A donation may be made to the officiating Priest/Deacon. Any amount would be greatly appreciated.

4. Turn in a copy of the official state birth certificate (Not the hospital certificate) to the office at least one week prior to the baptism along with the sponsors names. If you would like your child’s photo on the certificate please send a picture in jpeg format or a hard copy.

5. Couples and sponsors are required to attend a Baptismal class with the Pastor prior to the baptism unless they have been a sponsor/attended a class within the last 3 years. A letter from the church where they attended the Baptismal class must be turned in at least one week prior to the baptism.

6. Reguirements of Godparents for Baptism
a. At least one of the godparents is required to be a practicing Catholic.
b. Godparents are to be at least 16 years of age and not a parent of the person to be baptized.
c. Godparents must be practicing Catholics who have received the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation and whose lives give evidence of their religious commitment.
d. One Catholic godparent, male or female is sufficient; but there may be two, one male and one female.
e. A baptized person who is a non-Catholic may not serve as a godparent but may act as a Christian witness.

7. The following guidelines concerning behavior and dress should be strictly adhered to:
a. Respectful behavior and dress in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament is required at all times. b. Speak at a low voice level during the baptism/photo sessions.

8. Photographs are allowed during the baptism. Please remind your photographer that this is a Church and respectful behavior is required at all times when pictures are being taken.

Yours in Christ,
Father Barnabas Kyeah
Parochial Administrator, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Inez
St. Joseph Catholic Church Baptism Registration Form
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- Turn in a copy of the official state birth certificate (Not the hospital certificate) to the office and submit this form at least one week prior to the baptism.
- Today's Date: Please enter a date.
- Date you would like to have your child's baptism: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
- Email: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
- Phone Number: REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
- Mailing Address: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
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- Child's Information
- Child's Full Name: First / Middle / Last REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Child's Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
- Child's Gender
- Child's City of Birth, County, State: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Parents of Child
- Father's Full Name: First / Middle / Last REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Father's Religion: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Mother's Full Name: First / Middle / Maiden / Last REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Mother's Religion: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Were parents married in the Catholic church? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- If no, where were you married? Please enter valid data.
- Are you registered at St. Joseph Parish? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- If no, where are you registered? Please enter valid data.
- If you are a member of another parish, why would you want your child baptized here?
- Parents Mass Attendance
- Father's Attendance: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Mother's Attendance: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Prospective Godparents (Must be a practicing Catholic to be a Godparent in the Catholic Church but may be a Christian Witness if another religion):
- Prospective Godfather's Name: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
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- Is prospective Godfather Catholic? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Name of Parish he is a member of: Please enter valid data.
- City Please enter valid data.
  
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- Prospective Godfather's marital status: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Prospective Godmother's name: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Mailing Address: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
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- Is prospective Godmother Catholic? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Name of Parish she is a member of: Please enter valid data.
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- Prospective Godmother's Marital Status: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
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