You need to be an active, participating member of the parish for at least 3 months before you can begin the Baptism process.
 
Participating parishioners attend Mass weekly, participate in spiritual growth opportunities at our parish and contribute financially to support our parish and our mission.   

Find parish registration here 

A godparents is a spiritual role model, an example of the Christian life, and an official representative of the Body of Christ, the Church.  They are to be a source of guidance, support, and inspiration to this child on his or her faith journey and, when apprpriate, help the parents in the Catholic formation of this child.
 

GODPARENT QUALIFICATIONS

At least one godparent must be a faithful, practicing, confirmed and mature Catholic, who is in good standing with the Church.  In addition: if Godparent(s) are married, they have been married in accordance with the requirements of the Church.  If they are not married, they are not co-habitating.  
 

REQUIRED ELIGIBILITY LETTER

The Catholic godparent must obtain a signed letter of goodstanding (or eligibility certificate) from his/her pastor stating eligibility to serve as a godparent.  

For godparents who are St. Gabriel Parishioners 

For godparents who are members of other parishes

If you are a member of another Catholic church, request a letter or certificate of eligibility from your parish (original form is not required) and email to [email protected]
OR
Print and complete our Godparent/Sponsor Form below.  Obtain your pastor's signature and send to [email protected].

Godparent Eligibility form - printable  

Please complete the form linked below as soon as possible.  It contains information needed to schedule the baptism, prepare a baptism certificate for you, and record the baptism in the church records. 

Children's baptisms (ages 0 - 6 years) are scheduled on Saturday mornings in English, and on Sunday afternoons in Spanish.

If more than one child will be baptized, please complete a separate form for each child.

Complete Baptism Information Form here
Formulario de información para bautizar en Español

It is customary to thank the priest or deacon by providing a stipend to them at the baptism.  A typical baptism stipend is $25, but may be more if you wish.  Any amount is gratefully accepted and appreciated by our clergy.  Checks should be made payable directly to the clergy member who officiates.  Thank you!