The celebration of baptism begins the initiation and faith journey of your child and is a joyful experience for our community of faith as it brings new life into our parish. Having your child baptized also marks the beginning of new responsibilities and commitment on the part of you, the parents, and the St. Thomas More Catholic Community. Through this sacrament, our goal is to journey with you and your family in support of your family’s spiritual needs. It is our honor and pleasure to accompany you as you begin to pass on the faith to your child. We take these responsibilities and commitments very seriously and are excited to partner with you in the faith formation of your child.

When do Baptisms take place? For infants and children under the age of 7, baptisms are celebrated on Sundays at 1:30 pm in the Church. There is also the option to schedule a baptism to take place within one of our weekend Masses, if available. **Please note: No Baptism Prep Class will take place in August 2025.

Baptism Preparation Information: Our Baptism Preparation class, which is required, is offered on the first Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise announced) in the Church at 6:30 pm. This class can be attended at any time (even before the baby is born). It is important for both the parents and the godparents to attend this class. If the godparents belong to another Catholic community, they can attend a baptism preparation class at their parish and provide a letter or certificate of completion. To attend, please fill out the form below.

Godparents: Selecting Godparents should be a well-thought-out decision, ideally someone who will be present for the child's life. Godparents must be at least 16 years old, and they must be confirmed in the Catholic church and practicing the faith. If Godparents are married, they must have been married in the church. You may have one Godfather and one Godmother or just one confirmed Catholic Godparent. 

Adult Baptism: For adults today, the Church, after the Second Vatican Council, has restored the order of the Catechumenate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. It outlines the steps for the formation of catechumens, bringing their conversion to the faith to a greater maturity. It helps them respond more deeply to God's gracious initiative in their lives and prepares them for union with the Church community. This process is meant to form them into the fullness of the Christian life and to become disciples of Jesus, their teacher. (Taken from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults)  Click here for information on our Becoming Catholic/OCIA (formerly RCIA) program.

Please scroll down below the form for additional information and for all required forms.

Your child’s baptism can be scheduled after the following requirements are completed: 

• The parents are required to attend the Baptism Preparation class
• Submit a “Request For Baptism” Form (attached below)
• Godparents are required to attend a Baptism Preparation class. Godparent forms (attached below) are signed by the Godparents
• A copy of the child’s state-issued birth certificate
• The suggested donation of $75.00 per child is submitted with all the necessary documentation

All required forms/documents and payment must be submitted in person, all together, to the Parish Office for scheduling. You may also bring everything to the Baptism Preparation class. Please do not send documentation electronically. 

Once you attend the Baptismal Preparation class and submit all documentation, we will schedule your child’s baptism. The required forms below are fillable and you can type your responses directly on the document and print them when complete. 

Please do not make any arrangements such as travel, catering, etc., until the baptism preparation process is completed and you have received confirmation on the date and time for the baptism. 

For more information, please email Stacey at staceys@stmlv.org

Other Information:

If your child has already reached the age of 7, special sacrament preparation is required. If this is the case, please contact the Faith Formation Office at 702-361-8840.

Adults wishing to be baptized into the Catholic Church enter a program known as Becoming Catholic/OCIA (formerly RCIA). Please contact Juliann Dwyer at 702-476-2281 for more information.