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:
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*
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.