Baptism

Congratulations on your new addition!

Many parents wonder how soon after birth their baby should be baptized. Canon law obliges parents “to take care that infants are baptized in the first few weeks.” It recommends, in fact, that “as soon as possible after the birth or even before it, they are to go to their pastor to request the sacrament and be prepared properly for it.” These guidelines implement Canon law’s requirement.

Given the importance of Baptism, the Church recommends that infants be baptized during the first few weeks after birth, and asks parents and godparents to receive preparation for their attendant spiritual roles.  St. Anthony of Padua Parish offers monthly preparation classes and Baptisms according to the attached schedule:

• Baptism Registration form and dates – 2023 Baptism Guidelines – English January to Dec.2023
  • Sponsor Form – CLICK HERE
• Formulario y Fechas de Bautizos – 2023 Guia Bautizo Español de enero a dic. 2023
  • Sponsor Form –  Clic aquí

Pre-registration is required for the preparation sessions and for the celebration of Baptism. 
To register, or for more information, please contact the parish office:
call 703.820.7111 or email at certificates@stanthonyparish.org.

• To request a Certificate (Baptism, Marriage, Confirmation, etc), please fill out the request form click here for english and here for spanish.
  Please email the form to certificates@stanthonyparish.org