Parishioners wishing to have a child baptized at St. Steven’s Catholic Church should show a minimum of six months active registration at St. Steven’s Catholic Parish. Active participation includes weekly Mass attendance and tithing. There are guidelines for families who are members of another parish who would like to baptize their child at St. Steven’s.
Contact Yadi, Baptism Coordinator, at the Parish Office (480) 895-0818 to discuss the baptism process and to schedule a welcoming discussion. During the interview, parents will select a baptism date.
Following the welcoming discussion for parents, select Godparents. The Godparent Verification Form is to be completed by godparents. The godparents need to request a Certificate of Baptism with notations from the church where they were baptized (See SAMPLE on the website.) This form validates that godparent received the required sacraments (baptism, first communion, confirmation and, if married, the marriage was performed in the Catholic Church). Godparent then brings this Certificate with the signed Godparent Verification Form to the parish where they are registered members to have the pastor certify that they are in good standing in that parish and that they met the requirements to be a Godparent for Baptism.
Attend a baptism preparation class (if needed).
All paperwork is submitted, approved and the baptism date is confirmed by the Baptism Coordinator.