Infant Baptism
In Church law, for the purposes of reception of baptism, every child under the age of seven is considered and infant and is therefore eligible for baptism without special catechesis. Once a child reaches the age of seven, which is the presumed age of reason, he or she must first take part in a special program before receiving the sacrament. Please call the Director of Religious Education, Becky Bryant at (918) 251-4000 for more information or to enroll in this class.
Requirements for Parents and Godparents (Sponsors)
At least one parent must be a practicing Catholic and a member of St. Anne Parish. There are some exceptions for special circumstances (please call the parish office at (918) 251-4000 for more information).
A one hour baptism class is required of all new parents and godparents prior to scheduling your child’s baptism. Classes are held once per month and registration is required. Please see the parish calendar for the exact time and call the parish office at (918) 251-4000 for registration.
If your godparents are not members of St. Anne parish, they may attend a similar class in their own parish. In this case, a letter from their pastor will be required one week before the baptism indicating that they are members in good standing.
Godparents (Sponsors)
A prospective godparent (also called a “sponsor”) must be of sufficient maturity both in age and in the practice of the Catholic Faith. Therefore, he or she must be:
- A Catholic in good standing—that is, a practicing Catholic.
- A Confirmed Catholic—that is, he or she must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
- At least 16 years of age.
A child may have two godparents, but one is sufficient. If two, then one must be male and the other female. It is not permitted to have two godparents of the same sex.
Also, as mentioned above, prospective godparents must attend a one-hour class.
Questions about infant baptism?
Download the Baptism Registration Form Here.
Adult Baptism
According to ancient tradition, anyone over the age of seven who desires baptism will first be prepared by a period of prayer and study tailored to each person according to age, religious background, and other factors. A special program is available for children over the age of seven, while older teenagers and adults often prepare together. Please see the RCIA pages for more information.
Baptismal Certificates
To request a copy of your baptismal certificate, or that of your child, please call the parish office at (918) 251-4000.
Infant Baptism
In Church law, for the purposes of reception of baptism, every child under the age of seven is considered and infant and is therefore eligible for baptism without special catechesis. Once a child reaches the age of seven, which is the presumed age of reason, he or she must first take part in a special program before receiving the sacrament. Please call the Director of Religious Education, Becky Bryant at (918) 251-4000 for more information or to enroll in this class.
Requirements for Parents and Godparents (Sponsors)
At least one parent must be a practicing Catholic and a member of St. Anne Parish. There are some exceptions for special circumstances (please call the parish office at (918) 251-4000 for more information).
A one hour baptism class is required of all new parents and godparents prior to scheduling your child’s baptism. Classes are held once per month and registration is required. Please see the parish calendar for the exact time and call the parish office at (918) 251-4000 for registration.
If your godparents are not members of St. Anne parish, they may attend a similar class in their own parish. In this case, a letter from their pastor will be required one week before the baptism indicating that they are members in good standing.
Godparents (Sponsors)
A prospective godparent (also called a “sponsor”) must be of sufficient maturity both in age and in the practice of the Catholic Faith. Therefore, he or she must be:
- A Catholic in good standing—that is, a practicing Catholic.
- A Confirmed Catholic—that is, he or she must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
- At least 16 years of age.
A child may have two godparents, but one is sufficient. If two, then one must be male and the other female. It is not permitted to have two godparents of the same sex.
Also, as mentioned above, prospective godparents must attend a one-hour class.
Questions about infant baptism?
Download the Baptism Registration Form Here.
Adult Baptism
According to ancient tradition, anyone over the age of seven who desires baptism will first be prepared by a period of prayer and study tailored to each person according to age, religious background, and other factors. A special program is available for children over the age of seven, while older teenagers and adults often prepare together. Please see the RCIA pages for more information.
Baptismal Certificates
To request a copy of your baptismal certificate, or that of your child, please call the parish office at (918) 251-4000.