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BAPTISM

Baptisms: Every last Saturday each month at 10:00am (must call the Parish Office first) Required Pre-Baptism Class: The Friday before Baptism day at 6:30pm. Offered here at St. Francis de Sales.

Baptism Information

Congratulations and thank you for selecting Saint Francis de Sales Church for your child’s Sacrament of Baptism. We hope you find this information useful, but if you need further assistance, please call our Rectory Office at (951) 686-4004 during business hours.Baptism are celebrated only once a month and have a limit of 10 children per group.

2023 Baptism Dates

Requirements:

1. Parents Parents who are registered parishioners must come to the Rectory Office to obtain Godparent Affirmation form. If the parents are not registered and do not live within our Parish boundaries, they must obtain a Letter of Permission from their church in which boundaries they live in, to have the child Baptized at St. Francis de Sales Church.
  • 2. Godparents must have completed their Sacraments: Baptism, First Communion Confirmation
  • Matrimony 2a. Godparent cannot be living with someone outside of Catholic Marriage .
  • 2b. Both Godparents must take the "Godparent Affirmation" form to the church where they are registered at and have them sign and seal. 2c. Godparents must attend Mass regularly.

  • 3. DOCUMENTS:
Parents must bring with them to the Rectory Office before the Baptism the following documents: 3a. Child’s original Birth Certificate issued by the County (Required to secure spot)3b. Suggested donation of $50.00 ( Required to secure spot)3c. Completed, signed and sealed "Godparent Affirmation" form for both Godparents.
  • 3d. Proof of Godparents completion of their last Sacrament.
  • 4. PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS
4.a Parents and Godparents MUST attend a pre-baptismal class required by the Diocese of San Bernardino. Our Pre-Baptism classes are taught here the Friday before the Baptism day at: 6:30 PM in the parish Library. ** The class is approximately 2-hours. Please do not bring children.** NOTE: Parents/Godparents may attend a Pre-Baptism class at another church, and provide us with their Pre-Baptism Preparation Certificate. 4.b All forms must be turned in to the office no later than two weeks before the Baptism. 5. DAY OF BAPTISM5a. Parents, Godparents (and the child), must be in the Church no later than 9:30 AM. The Baptism will begin at 10:00 AM.5b. The child should be dressed in a white garment. Baptismal Candles are not provided. You may purchase a simple white 8-inch candle or one at a Catholic. This is used during the ceremony.5c. All Baptismal Certificates will be mailed to the parents after the event.
La Oficina Parroquial ya esta abierta al publico Visitenos en horas de oficina: Lunes de 1:00pm a 4:00pm y de Martes a Jueves de 9:00am a 4:00pm Cerramos de 1:00pm a 2:00pm hora de almuerzo

Our Parish Office is now open to public Visit us durin business hours: Monday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and Tuesday thru Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00pm We close from 1:00 - 2:00pm for lunch break
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