Note: The information on this page is for March 2022 baptisms only (for infants and children under 7 years of age).
Starting in April 2022, a new process will begin. See our 0-6 Years Baptism page
if you want to schedule a Baptism after March 2022 or later.

Baptism Guidelines for Infants and Children under 7 years of age:

• Baptisms are performed at St. Clare for:
  • Current active members of our parish - registered since at least one year.
  • New families who live in our parish boundaries - will need to register.

• These guidelines apply to children who are infants to under 7 years of age. For children 7 years of age through 5th grade, please contact Agnes Soria at (916) 772-4717, ext. 113. For children 6th through 12th grade, please contact Brianne Dela Cruz at (916) 772-4717, ext. 118.

• Baptisms are performed once a month on a Saturday. There will usually be a small group of children to be baptized at the same time as your child. The rite of Baptism is in English and it is not part of a Mass.

• Your family must be registered at St. Clare to have your child baptized. 

• A copy of the child’s birth certificate has to be provided for registration to be complete. 

• There is a mandatory Baptism Preparation Class for the parents and the godparents. They have to attend prior to the day of Baptism. The Baptism coordinator will provide the families will details about the class after they submit an online Baptism request.

• If the parents or the godparents have attended a class at any Catholic church in the past two years, it is still valid. They will need to provide the proof of their attendance to the Baptism coordinator.

• At least 1 parent and 1 godparent must be a practicing Catholic.

• At least 1 godparent must be baptized, confirmed, receiving the Eucharist and over the age of 16. If married, this person has to be married in the Catholic Church.