We are most happy to baptize your child providing:

    A.    At least one parent is an active Catholic who is a registered parish member, attending mass weekly here at St. Thomas More for at least three months. If you have moved from another parish and can get a letter from them stating that you were an active member there, the three months can be waived.

    B.    Parents are required to attend a Baptism preparation class, which is offered the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. Our baptism preparation program is an interactive class for Catholic Christian parents. It is best if you are able to leave your children with a babysitter. This will enable you to give your full attention to the material presented and get the most benefit from the class. This is another way to build community among our young families. Childcare is provided to those who need it. Please contact Pam Trendell at 361-3022 prior to the class so that we have enough sitters on staff for that night. There is no need to pre-register for the class. There will be a sign-in sheet when you enter the Church.

    C.    At least one Catholic Godparent must submit signed documentation, stating that he/she is practicing Catholic in good standing. This means the prospective Godparent is registered in a Catholic Parish, attending Mass regularly, and has received the Sacrament of Confirmation. This document will be given to the parents at the baptism preparation class, and must be completed and returned to the St. Thomas More Parish office at least two weeks before the day of the baptism. Godparents are not required to attend the baptism preparation class; however, they are more that welcome to come.

To allow time for the above requirements to be met, we suggest parents contact our office at least three months before the date of baptism. Expectant parents are encouraged to begin this preparation during their pregnancy.

BAPTISMS WILL NOT BE SCHEDULED UNTIL ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN FULFILLED. THEY ARE SCHEDULED BY CONTACTING PAM TRENDELL AT 361-3022. We normally do baptisms every Sunday after the Noon Mass and the first and third Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

We look forward to working with you in preparation for the celebration of this important Sacrament of initiation in the Church...the beginning of your child's life journey of faith.

Families who are new to the parish (registered in the last six months) are encouraged to attend one of our Newcomer Brunches in order to learn more about what our parish can do for you and how you can become more involved with us. You will be notified by the offices as to the next date. It will begin with a ritual of blessing at the 10:00 a.m. Mass followed by brunch in the Community Center. Please call the parish office to R.S.V.P.

Please contact Pam Trendell, Baptism Coordinator, at 361-3022 or email at stmpt97@aol.com if you require further information.