Four times per year, parents and godparents of infants prepare for their children to receive the Sacrament of Baptism, which occurs during Sunday Masses.

To become part of our St. Francis Parish family, or to update your current registration information, please register.

More Information:

• Please contact our Infant Baptism Coordinator, Carol Spinella at
  (916) 443-8084 x114 or InfantBaptism@stfrancisparish.com.

Baptism Dates:

• Baptism Dates for 2010

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Note to Parents Seeking Baptism:

Your child is a gift, a gift from God. How wonderful for you and your family to recognize and wish to celebrate God's gift of love with the sacrament of baptism. Our parish community looks forward to being a part of this celebration with you.

Please take some time to visit the Web site links below. These are important materials in your preparation for this sacrament. They will assist you in choosing godparents as well as provide guidance in your participation of the sacrament of baptism.

"The Sacrament of Baptism: Celebrating the Embrace of God"

"Baptism: Our Lifelong Call"

"Godparents and Sponsors"

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The Process of Infant Baptism:

• Complete and submit the online Official Request for Sacrament of Baptism form.
  
  
• Contact the Baptism office at infantbaptism@stfrancisparish.com or (916) 443-8084 x114 to schedule a family interview appointment
  
  
• Come in for family interview - interviews are scheduled on the second Sunday of each month from noon to 3:00 p.m. with appointments every 20 minutes. If you have an appointment please come to the side gate of the parish office located on 26th Street
  
  
• Confirmation letter with dates of baptism, preparation class, and anointing/rehersal will be mailed to you
  
  
• Parents and godparents are expected to attend the required Preparation Class
  
  
• Parents, godparents, and child are expected to attend Anointing/Rehearsal
  
  
• Celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism at Mass
  
  
• Baptismal families must arrive at the church 30 minutes prior to the beginning of Mass. We highly recommend that other family members and friends arrive early as well since we are not able to reserve pews for them.

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Video/Photo Policy

Unfortunatgely, videography of this sacramento is not authorized. Furthermore, in order to preserve the sacred character and integrity of the celebrfation, we ask that families do not use flash photography and remain in their seats during the Mass.

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