Baptism

1. When will I receive the baptism certificate? 
You will receive it on the date of your child's baptism. 

2. Can my child have two godmothers or two godfathers? 
No. As per Canon Law, only one godparent can be male and one female. 

3. Do I have to bring my own candle? 
No, we will provide one for your child to be taken home with you after the baptism. 

4. What is the fee for the baptism? 
There is no fee for the baptism. An offertory envelope will be given to you on the day of the baptism if you would like to give a donation to the priest/deacon. 

5. When are baptisms held? 
We offer both a Baptism Ceremony with a short Liturgy of the Word as well as Baptisms within our weekend masses. 
With a few exceptions, our Baptism Ceremony takes place on the first Sunday of the month at 2:30pm and the Baptisms within our weekend masses take place on the last weekend of the month. 

6. How many children will be baptized with my child? 
At the Baptism Ceremonies at 2:30pm, there may be up to 10 children baptized. At the baptisms within our weekend masses, there will only be 2 children baptized. 

7. What if I have not been registered with Holy Spirit for 3 months and I do not live within the boundaries? 
We invite you to register with our parish and worship with us for 3 months. After the 3 month time period, you may begin the process for baptism. 

We are so glad that you have decided to have
your child baptized into the Catholic Church!
At Holy Spirit, we are here to welcome and support you
as you prepare to celebrate the beautiful
Sacrament of Baptism of your child. 

Step 1- Review the requirements for
Baptism at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. 

Parent: 

• Parents must either be registered in our parish for a minimum of 3 months OR live within the boundaries of Holy Spirit Catholic Church- Zip codes 89004, 89135, 89147, 89148, 89161, 89178, 89179  
• Both parents must take a Baptism Preparation Class at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. 

• You may have a maximum of two godparents, but you must have at least one. If there are honorary godparents, they do not take part in the Rite of Baptism at Mass nor are their names printed on the certificate or placed in the official Baptismal Registry of the parish. 
• At least one of the godparents must be a fully-initiated Catholic (have received all three sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation).  The second "godparent" does not have to be a Roman Catholic, but must be a Christian and is technically called and recorded in the Baptismal Registry as a "Christian Witness". 
• The godparents must be at least 16 years of age.
• If the godparent is married, he/she must be married in the Catholic Church. 
• If you have only one godparent, then that person can be either male or female. If you have two godparents, then one must be male ​and the other female.
• All godparents must fill out the Godparent Affidavit (see bottom of the page) 
• If the godparents live in Las Vegas, they are required to take the Baptism Preparation Class at Holy Spirit. If the godparents live in a different city or state, the godparent affidavit must be filled out by their parish pastor or delegate. 

Step 2- Complete the Baptism Registration Form 

Baptism Registration Form

Step 3- Attend the Baptism Preparation Class 

To help you prepare for your child's baptism, we require that the parents and godparents attend a Baptism Preparation Class. 
In the Registration Form, you sign up for a baptism class date. The baptism class takes place in the Parish Life Center on our campus. 
If your godparents do not live in Las Vegas, they do not have to take the Baptism Preparation Class. 

Step 4- Complete Godparent Affidavit 

In addition to the Baptism Preparation Class, the godparents are required to complete the Godparent Affidavit. If the godparent lives outside of Las Vegas, the godparent must take the affidavit to their parish to have the bottom of the affidavit completed. 

*Christian Witnesses do not need to complete the Godparent Affidavit*
 

Godparent Affidavit

Step 5- Schedule a Baptism Date

Once we have received the Baptism Registration Form, you have completed the Baptism Preparation Class and the Godparent Affidavits, we will reach out to you to schedule a Baptism date. 

We offer both a Baptism Ceremony with a short Liturgy of the Word as well as Baptisms within our weekend masses. 
With a few exceptions, our Baptism Ceremony takes place on the first Sunday of the month at 2:30pm and the Baptisms within our weekend masses take place on the last weekend of the month. 

For any additional questions, please contact Kayla Falco at kaylaf@holyspiritlv.org. 

Baptism for Children age 7 to 18: Children and teens over the age of seven will attend a special sacramental program in addition to a regular faith formation program to prepare for the reception of ALL three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist) at the Easter Vigil. Contact Anna Forsberg  (annaf@holyspiritlv.org) for children in grades two through five; contact Louie Latina (LouieL@holyspiritlv.org) for children in grades six through twelve; or call the office for more information at (702-HLY-SPRT) 702-459-7778

Baptism for Adults over 18 (out of high school):   Adults must participate in the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).  Please contact the office for more information.