St. Victor Catholic Church

Baptism is the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through water, we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ.*  Anyone who has not yet been baptized is able to receive the sacrament of baptism.  

 

For Regular Baptisms (up to age 7):  Scheduled on Sundays 

Baptism Requirements

• Parents need to meet with one of our priests or Sister Sara Michael King. Please call the parish office at 408-251-7055 to set up an appointment.  

• Parents and godparents must attend a Baptism Preparation class within the last 3 years. **

• A copy of the child's birth certificate must be submitted (or a Declaration of Paternity if parents are not married).

• Godparents need to be practicing Catholics and must be fully initiated in the Catholic faith (must have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Communion, Confirmation).

• If Godparent is married, he/she must be married in the Catholic church.

• ​When there are two Godparents, one has to be male and the other female.

• If family doesn't live within St. Victor parish boundary, they need to get a permission letter from their parish allowing them to have their child baptized at St. Victor.

• Baptism Classes and Preparation required, at a Fee of $100, to have a child baptized with the regular Sunday schedule.

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For Private Baptisms: (Scheduled outside of our regular Sunday schedule) -- to be considered based on availability of the church and of a priest

• All of the Baptism Requirements stated above.

• Baptism Classes and Preparation required, at a Fee of $200, to have a child baptized privately (outside the regular Sunday schedule).

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