Baptism

1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), 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 and in the word. -Catechism of the Catholic Church 1213

Baptisms at St. Paul Parish

Please click here to view our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page

After you have reviewed the FAQ page, please fill out the Baptism Request Form below to request a baptism at St. Paul Church.

Ordinarily, Baptisms are held on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month at 1:15 pm. However, if the schedule allows, the Baptism could happen on another Sunday. Usually, no more than three children are baptized in one ceremony.

Baptism instruction is required for all first-time parents and godparents on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm in the Parish Center. Pre-registration is required. For serious reasons, there is the possibility of participating in this instruction remotely.

For more Information about baptism instruction, please contact Cheryl Batter at cherylbatter@att.net.

If the child’s godparent(s) are members of St. Paul Parish or another Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Hartford (refer to the FAQ for the requirements to be a godparent), they will need to sign and submit the Godparent Affirmation Form.

If the child’s godparents(s) are members of a Catholic parish outside of the Archdiocese of Hartford, they will need to contact their parish for the appropriate form and submit that form to our office.

If you have any questions or need assistance filling out the form, please call the Parish Office at 860-828-0331, and we will be happy to help you arrange for your child’s Baptism.

Baptism Request Form

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If you are filling out this form, it means that God has blessed you with a child or children.
Congratulations! We are very happy and excited for you.

IMPORTANT:
Please note that the baptism date is not officially set until a member of our staff confirms your request with a phone call.

CHILD'S INFORMATION

Child's Name(Required)

First Middle Last Suffix

Date of Birth(Required)

Gender(Required)

Girl

Boy

Place of Birth(Required)

City State / Province / Region Country

PARENT INFORMATION

Father's Name(Required)

First Last

Mother's Name(Required)

First (Maiden) Last

Family Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Family Phone (best)(Required)

Family Email (best)(Required)

Name of Family Parish(Required)

Family Parish Location – City/Town and State(Required)

City State / Province / Region

First Child?(Required)

Yes

GOD-PARENT INFORMATION

Godfather's Name(Required)

First Last

Godfather's Religion(Required)

Has the Godfather received the Sacrament of Confirmation?(Required)

Yes

Name of Godfather's Parish(Required)

Godfather's Parish Location – City/Town and State(Required)

City State / Province / Region

Godmother's Name(Required)

First Last

Godmother's Religion

Has the Godmother received the Sacrament of Confirmation?(Required)

Yes

Name of Godmother's Parish(Required)

Godmother's Parish Location – City/Town and State(Required)

City State / Province / Region

Comments

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