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Baptism Parent/Guardian Expectations
- Prayerfully consider who will fulfill the role of Godparent for your child. Review the expectations below.
- Forward a Certificate of Commitment to each Godparent or Christian Witness to complete. They are responsible for returning it to us along with their Sacrament records.
- Demonstrate one or both parents of the child(ren) to be baptized are practicing Catholic and registered members of a Catholic parish. Parents are called to strive to live the Catholic faith. Registration at a parish is a vital part of that. If you feel called to worship here at Holy Spirit Parish, we warmly welcome you to register with us. Additional details are available on our website here: New Membership at Holy Spirit Parish. If registered at another parish, we will need a letter of permission and delegation from the pastor at that parish.
- Attend a baptism preparation class within the last six years. More information here.
- Provide an original state-issued birth certificate for your child(ren); photos or digital copies aren’t permitted by law. This is a standard formality of the Church to verify identity and consent. You can stop by the Parish Center Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM or Friday, 8:30 AM–12 PM for us to review, or you can mail it to: Holy Spirit Parish, 620 E. Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly, WI 54136. There’s also a secured drop box just outside the main entrance available 24/7 of the Parish Center. Any certificates received are returned after the baptism date by mail.
- Submit the $25 Sacramental fee per child. Payments can be submitted online (see below) or by checks made payable to Holy Spirit Parish with "Baptism Fee" in the check memo line at the time of registration. If you are unable to pay due to financial hardship, assistance is available. No one will ever be denied a Sacrament. Please contact Leah Ackley at the Parish Office for further questions regarding financial assistance.

SACRAMENTAL FEE - submit payment online here

Godparent Expectations - Read thoroughly
Parents, you likely have lots of friends and family who will serve as fantastic supports for your child. For the Sacrament of Baptism, the Church is quite specific about the qualifications of a Godparent. The person attests to their own Catholic faith and promises to support parents raising the child in that same faith. For clarification, those who have received Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation in the Catholic Church are officially recognized as Godparents. A Baptized Christian from another recognized Christian tradition is recorded as Christian Witness. These designations appear in both the parish’s official sacramental record and on your child’s Baptism certificate. Each person chosen to serve as a Godparent or Christian Witness must complete a Certificate of Commitment.

Pay special attention to the following guidelines of Church Canon Laws 873 and 874 when choosing a Godparent for your child(ren):
If you’re having trouble narrowing down your candidates or unsure how to list someone, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m happy to help you navigate what is both a common and sensitive question for many parents as they discern this important role for their child (ren).
Online Baptism Registration Form

One per child. Indicate "TBD" for any missing and/or unavailable information.
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- CHILD'S INFORMATION
  
  Date of Registration REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Gender REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  City and State of Birth REQUIRED Maximum 10 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- MOTHER'S INFORMATION
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Maiden Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Street Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
  
  Phone Number REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Name of Current Parish REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- FATHER'S INFORMATION
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Street Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
  
  Phone Number REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Name of Current Parish REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Have you attended a baptismal preparation course in the last six years? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Name of Parish Where Preparation Occurred Please enter valid data.
- Approximate Date of Preparation Class Please enter a date.
- GODPARENT'S INFORMATION
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Phone Number REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Gender REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Eligibility of Godparent REQUIRED I certify that this individual I/we have chosen as Godparent is a Confirmed Catholic and meets all other requirements as indicated above to serve as a Catholic Godparent for my child. Please fill out this field.
  
  Date of Confirmation REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Name of Parish Where Confirmation Occurred REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Name of Current Parish REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- SECOND CATHOLIC GODPARENT OR CHRISTIAN WITNESS INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)
  
  First Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Phone Number Maximum 20 characters Please enter a phone number.
  
  Email Please enter an email address.
  
  Eligibility of Godparent and/or Christian Witness
  
  Gender (Individual must be opposite gender of the first named Godparent)
  
  Date of Confirmation Please enter valid data.
  
  Name of Parish Where Confirmation Occurred Please enter valid data.
  
  Name of Current Parish/Church Please enter valid data.
- PROXY FOR GODPARENT
  In the event that a Godparent cannot attend the baptism in person, a proxy must be designated to stand in their place. The proxy must meet the same basic requirements as a Godparent—being at least 16 years old, of the same gender as the Godparent they are standing in for, and having received the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation. Verification of the proxy’s sacramental records will be required prior to the day of the baptism.
- SCHEDULING PREFERENCE
  
  Check preferred time slot here. REQUIRED AFTER the 4:30pm Mass on Saturday (First Available) DURING the 4:30pm Mass on Saturday (First Available) AFTER the 9:30am Mass on Sunday (First Available) DURING the 9:30am Mass on Sunday (First Available) Other; list your preferred date/time below. We will do our best to accommodate requests, but cannot guarantee availability. Please fill out this field.
- Preferred Date and Time Please enter valid data.
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