Preparing for Baptism
Baptism of Children 7 years old & Under
Contact the Parish Office at 925-682-5447 for Children under 7 years for more information and required documents or visit our office.
Requirements:
1. Birth Certificate
2. Parents' Church Marriage Certificate or Civil Marriage Certificate (if applicable) & Baptism Seminar Certificate
Note: If you are living together and not married in the Church, you need a meeting or chat with a priest.
FR. CARLOS ORTIZ or FR. CARL ARCOSA
3. Name(s) of godparents (must follow the criteria prescribed by the Church) & Baptism seminar certificate
4. Proposed Date - at least 2-3 months from the time of inquiry
5. Meet with Olga for review of required documents
***Link to Meet Olga (English & Spanish) - Click this link: https://calendly.com/olga-sfaconcord/wedding-baptism-quince-event
***Email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Or Carol Pereira at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Baptism seminars
Online Classes/ Seminars:
Platica En Linea/ Online Seminar
In-Person Classes/ Seminars:
In English - 7:00pm- 9:00pm - 1st Wednesday of the Month in the Parish Office - St. Francis Room
In Spanish - 7:30pm - 9:00pm on 2nd Monday of the Month in the Church
Call of Email to reserve your seminar: 925 682 5447
Carol at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Olga at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Baptism 8-17 years old
For Baptism of Children between the ages of 7-17 years old, the child must attend classes for First Communion classes and preparation for Baptism. Please contact Marina Garcia (925)375-1066.
Baptism of 18 years old or older
For Adult Baptism, ages of 18 and older please contact Fr. Carlos Ortiz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
***Link to meet Fr. Carlos
https://calendly.com/frcarlos-sfaconcord/padre-carlos-appointment
For details and FAQ click the button below to go the Diocese of Oakland website.
After His resurrection, Jesus Christ commanded his disciples, “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit " (Matthew 28:19).
St. Francis’ pre-baptismal catechesis prepares parents and godparents to fulfill Christ’s command by preparing them for the event of their child’s baptism. By bringing their child for baptism, parents are helping to form a new disciple of Christ.
Parents who wish to bring their child under age 7 to be baptized must complete a baptismal registration form which can be obtained in the parish office. First-time parents and godparents must attend a pre-baptismal catechesis before baptism. Parents must select at least one (but not more than two godparents).
The requirements to be a godparent include:
1) Being age 16 or older;
2) Being a Catholic who has received First Communion and Confirmation.
3) If married, must be married in the Catholic Church, or have been given a dispensation to marry outside the Church.
4) One who intends to fulfill the role of godparent by being an example of Christian discipleship to his/her godchild
Video for parents' and godparents' catechism
Video in Spanish
