Holy Baptism at Church of the Good Shepherd

Baptism is a sacrament of initiation in the Christian Church. As the Book of Common Prayer says, "In it, we are buried with Christ in his death. By it, we share in his resurrection. Through it, we are reborn by the Holy Spirit."

Typically, anyone who wishes to be baptized, or any parent or guardian who wishes to have a child baptized, will first need to go through a series of catechesis classes. These classes are an introduction to the Christian life, and usually include an introduction to the Bible, the Apostle’s Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Decalogue (Ten Commandments).

If you are interested in baptism for yourself, or if you are interested in having an infant, or young child, baptized, please fill out the baptism request form below, or speak with one of our clergy.

Request for Baptism

Information about you

Name of Person Making Request

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Relationship to Person to be Baptized

Desired Feast to Hold Baptism

Information about person to be baptized

Name of Person to be Baptized

First Name

Last Name

Date and Place of Birth

Address of Person to be Baptized

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Information about parents (for child baptism only)

Parent 1's Name

Phone Number of Parent 1

(###)

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Address of Parent 1

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Parent 1's Religious Affiliation

Currently practicing?

Yes

Parent 2's Name

Phone Number of Parent 2

(###)

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Parent 2's Address

(Only if different from Parent 1's)

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Parent 2's Religious Affiliation

Currently practicing?

Yes

Place of Worship of Parents

(If applicable)

If not members of Church of the Good Shepherd, do you desire to become members?

Yes

Already Members

Information about godparent(s)

Name of Godparent(s)

First Name

Last Name

Religion and Place of Worship of Godparents