Baptism

Baptism makes us children of light and empowers us to bring the light of Christ into the world.  Baptism is God’s unearned gift to us that confers the grace and life of Christ.

The baptism process below is for newborns through children age 7. For children older than age 7 or Adults seeking Baptism, please contact the office for information about the RCIA process or visit the RCIA Page.

Infant Baptism Class
Prior to the Baptism, both parents are required to attend a baptism class if they have never attended or it has more than three years since last their last attendance. Godparents, taking on an important role of the child to be baptized, should be highly encouraged to also attend.  If the class is not taken at St. Angela Merici, please provide proof of attendance from the parish where the class was taken. Our parish Baptism Class is held at 7:00 PM in the St. Angela Merici Room located to the left when entering the Church.

Due to the pandemic, Baptism classes are not being held on site. For more information, please contact Alicia at 281-778-0400.
       
Celebration of Baptism 
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated after the 12:00 PM Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, with the exception of the 1st Sundays in January, July and September.  Baptisms are celebrated during Lent, excluding Palm Sunday if it falls on the 1st or 3rd Sunday.  You may reserve your baptism date after you have met the baptism class requirements. You must schedule your baptism date at least one month in advance. To baptize your child at our parish, you must be a registered parishioner or live within our boundaries. If this is not the case, you will be required to submit a letter of permission from your pastor or the church where you are registered or whose boundaries you live within.

NOTE: Due to Covid-19, Baptismal Celebrations on Sundays are after the 1:00 PM Mass until further notice. 

Required Paperwork
Complete the Baptism Information Sheet here. This form must be submitted to the office prior to scheduling the Baptism and a copy of the child's birth certificate must be attached. This can be turned in at the baptism class or after the birth of the child, whichever comes first.

For more information or to schedule a Baptism Celebration, please call the parish office at 281-778-0400 and ask to speak with Alicia or email her.. 

For inquiries regarding the Baptismal Certificate, please call the parish office and ask for Mary Brown or email her at parishsecretary@stamericigh.com.
 

"Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations; baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teach them to observe all the commands I gave you.”  (Matthew 28:19)