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Baptism of Infants
We are so joyful to assist you with the baptism of your child! We would be honored to provide this opportunity for you and your family, and we hope it will be the beginning of many sacraments for your child here at St. Francis of Assisi.
Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church, and made sharers in her mission. "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word” (CCC 1213).
At the very dawn of creation Your Spirit breathed on the waters, making them the wellspring of all holiness.
- From the blessing of the Baptismal water prayer
Baptism Preparation Steps
We love that you are here! Please follow the steps to begin the Baptismal process.
Step 1. Attend Baptismal Preparation.
Both parents and godparents are required to attend baptismal preparation. The class is valid for 3 years.
Baptism preparation class is held on the second Saturday of the month in the Parish Center from 10 am to 12 noon.
All Attendees must submit registration form online prior to attending.
Registrations close one week before the date.
No walk-ins please.
Baptism Preparation Class Dates
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March 22, 2025 (Full. Registrations Closed)
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April 12, 2025
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May 10, 2025
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June 14, 2025
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July 12, 2025
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August 9, 2025
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September 13, 2025
Both parents and Godparents of child must register for baptism preparation class.
For the parent registration link sign up HERE.
For the Godparent registration link sign up HERE.
Step 2. Gather your documents.
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Copy of your child's State issued birth certificate (long form required).
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Letters of good standing for each godparent, church seal affixed, from their home parish.
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Certificate of completed Baptism Preparation (if preparation was elsewhere).
Step 3. Submit Baptism Registration Forms for parents and Godparents with required documentation to request your baptism date.
Parents Requirements:
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Click HERE to submit parent Baptism Registration Form.
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At least one parent must be a practicing and active Catholic who will raise the infant as a Catholic.
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Baptismal preparation class for parents
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Parents of the child must be a registered, contributing parishioner via online giving or envelopes, or live within the parish boundary.
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If parents are not a registered member of St Francis of Assisi, you must have a letter from your parish, with the parish seal, granting permission to baptize your child here.
Private Baptisms may be scheduled upon request and are subject to availability.
St. Francis of Assisi in Frisco will be the baptized person's "Church of Record" for the rest of his/her life. All future Sacraments will be sent to and recorded at St. Francis.
Godparent Requirements:
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Godparents must complete the Godparent Form by clicking HERE.
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Attend a Baptismal Preparation Class at any Roman Catholic Church.
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Secure a Letter of Good Standing from your current parish stating that you meet the requirements to be a godparent. Please note, the letter must come to us on official letterhead and include the parish seal.
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At least one Catholic Godparent is required. If two godparents are chosen, they must be one male and one female. Godparents must be 16 years of age and older.
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A godparent must be a fully initiated Catholic (i.e. received Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist in the Catholic Church) and lead a life of faith. If married, must be in a valid Catholic marriage. If single, must not be cohabitating (living together).
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A baptized Non-Catholic may stand with a Catholic godparent and will be considered a Christian Witness. A Christian Witness is someone who has never been baptized in the Catholic Church.
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Godparents will need a newly issued letter of good standing from their home parish.
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*Please note, all church documents must have a current date listed or indicate valid thru date
English Baptisms
Baptisms will be held at 9:30 am in the Church on the following Saturdays, with the exception of May3rd.:
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March 1, 2025
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March 15, 2025
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April 5, 2025
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May 3, 2025 (11:30am IN CHAPEL)
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May 17, 2025
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June 7, 2025
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June 21, 2025
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July 19, 2025
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August 2, 2025
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August 16, 2025
Baptisms are held every month. More dates to follow.
Bautizos en español
Bautizos se llevan a cabo los siguientes sábados a las 11:00 am en la Iglesia, menos el dia 3 de mayo:
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1 de marzo
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15 de marzo
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5 de abril
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3 de mayo (1pm EN LA CAPILLA)
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17 de mayo
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7 de junio
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21 de junio
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19 de julio
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2 de agosto
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16 de agosto
