Infant Baptism
Welcome!
This page is for those wanting their children 0-6 years old to be baptized.
Please read below to learn how to get your child baptized.
If your child is 7 years old and older, please click here.
Sacrament Preparation Information
There are no conveyor belts to Heaven or the sacraments! This year is not the right year for your family if you cannot answer “YES!” to the following questions:
- Do you attend Holy Mass every single Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation?If you attend occasionally or even monthly, then you are not ready to start the process for Baptism for your child. Jesus commands us to Keep Holy the Sabbath and to worship God in Holy Mass every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation. It is a mortal sin to miss Mass on Sundays. (Read Church Precepts.)
- Do you go to sacramental Confession at least once a year?The Church requires yearly Confessions of all her members.It is a tragedy that too many baptized Catholic parents have not gone to Confession since their first time.
- Do you pray regularly at home?Jesus Christ is not a teacher, wise man, or prophet. He is our Lord and Savior. What is the purpose of Baptism if we do not have living faith in Jesus at home?
If you answered “No” to any question above, then let’s devise together the best way forward that meets the needs of your family and upholds the dignity and power of the Sacraments.
Jesus Christ desires you to know and love Him, to receive His free gift of salvation through faith, and to be not only in touch with Him, but in communion, in holy intimacy with Him.
That alone is the end game for our sacrament preparation ministry here at Prince of Peace.
If you’ve been away from the Church or want a safe and non-judgmental place to ask questions about the Christian faith, you are invited to participate in the life-changing Alpha Program.
Infant Baptism Enrollment Steps
We offer Baptisms in both English and Spanish.
Complete Baptism Registration
Option 1: Pick up a Baptism Registration at Parish Office
Option 2: Request Baptism Registration by emailing Infant Baptism Coordinator Miriam Sanchez at MSanchez@POPHouston.org.
Please indicate if you prefer for the baptism to be celebrated in English or Spanish.
Receive Confirmation Email with Baptism Class and Baptism Celebration Dates
You should receive an email confirmation within one week of submitting baptism registration.
Attend Baptism Class
Part 1: Online
Part 2: In-Person
Both are mandatory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nope.
Yes. At least one of the godparents must be a practicing Catholic. One godparent must present a sponsor letter from their parish prior to the baptism.
You can have a godparent by proxy. Please indicate this on the baptism registration.
Yes.
Sign Up to Volunteer with the Infant Baptism Team
Any Catholic in good standing 18 years old and up
We help prepare and support families as they celebrate the sacrament of baptism for their babies, offering assistance during the baptism class and the baptism ceremony.
Because doing so allows you to play a meaningful role in welcoming new members into the Church, supporting families in their faith journey, and witnessing the grace of the Sacrament of Baptism.
During Baptism classes and Baptism ceremonies on assigned Saturdays throughout the year.
If you are 18 years old and above, our archdiocese requires all adult volunteers to complete safe environment training.
This short one-hour online training teaches people how to create a secure and protected environment for everyone, especially children, by recognizing and preventing potential risks or harm.
Click here to register for Safe Environment Training.
Contact Us
Miriam Sanchez (Bilingual)
Infant Baptism Coordinator