St. Brendan Catholic Church

(Stephenville), St. Mary (Dublin),
Sacred Heart (Comanche), Our Lady of Guadalupe (DeLeon)

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Baptism

- Sacraments
Contact Us

Phone: (254) 965-5693
Email: [email protected]
Our Parishes

St. Brendan - Stephenville
St. Mary - Dublin
Sacred Heart- Comanche
Our Lady of Guadalupe - DeLeon
Letter of Permission
A Letter of Permission from your home parish is required for all parents who:
- Do not live within the boundaries of our four parishes.
- Do not attend Mass at one of our four parishes.
- Are not registered members of one of our four parishes.
Letter of Recommendation
A Letter of Recommendation from your home parish is required for all godparents who:
- Do not live within the boundaries of our four parishes.
- Do not attend Mass at one of our four parishes.
- Are not registered members of one of our four parishes.

The Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God.
Infant Baptism Preparation Class

Parents should be registered members of one of our four parishes and attend Mass on a regular basis.

Classes are for children under the age of seven.

English Baptism Class (space is limited)
Contact: Charlie Waldron (409) 988-3239
Second Saturday of the month at 11:00 am at St. Mary in the Family Life Center.

Spanish Baptism Classes (space is limited)
Contact: Irma Chacon (325) 642-4473 Classes are on Friday evenings one week before Baptisms.

Baptisms are held the last Saturday of the month.
No Baptisms during the Advent, Christmas, or Lenten seasons.
Who Can Be a Godparent?
Why: To support the parents of the child who are the primary influence in the life of the child.

Purpose: To nuture the faith of the child.

Guidelines for Choosing Godparents (Canon 872-874)
- Only one Godparent is required, if you have two, you must choose one male and one female.
- The Godparents may not also be the parents of the child.
- A Godparent must be at least 16 years of age.
- A Godparent must have received all of the Catholic Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation.
- A Godparent must be a practicing Catholic; that is, living the Faith by regular Mass attendance, etc.
- If married, a Godparent must be in a union recognized as valid by the Catholic Church.
- If unmarried, a Godparent may not be cohabitating.
- A Baptized non-Catholic may take part in the ceremony as a "Christian Witness", but will not be listed on any certificates or Sacramental records.

Baptism

The Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God.