Baptism

Baptismal preparation class and baptism of an infant or a young child are available to registered parishioners.

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSES for parents and godparents are held every first Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in one of the parish school classrooms (usually in the Grade 8 classroom).

BAPTISMS are administered every third Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. (NO Mass) or during any of the weekend Masses (maximum of two kids per Mass; therefore, first-come-first-serve).

Parents who are registered and are active parishioners, please contact the Rectory at (707) 553-1355 at least one month prior to baptism.

Comments

  1. rose says:

    Do the parents of the child being baptize have to be confirmed? If so, how can they be confirmed?

  2. marilea says:

    How much is the fee for baptism?

  3. Jun says:

    hi! my godson was baptized by a visiting priest so there was no certificate. Does he have to be baptized again to get a certificate? Can this be done at St. Catherine’s?

    Thanks,

    • admin says:

      Valid Baptism is only done once, even if it is done by a visiting priest. You’ll need to contact the parish where the baptism occurred and request for certificate. If you have additional questions or concerns, please call the parish office at 707-553-1355.

  4. trixie mae calo says:

    i would like to ask if you held baptism on christmas day?

    • admin says:

      I’m sorry, but we don’t have baptism on Christmas day. If you have further questions, please contact Lynne Magat at (707) 553-1355. Thank you!

  5. Emerita says:

    I Want to take classes to become my nieces godmother, how many classes do i have to take?

  6. Chris Pera says:

    Hello,

    My name is Chris, and I would like to know how I can get a copy of the certificate that states that I completed your baptism class. I took the class about a year ago for my godson Jalen, and I’ve seem to have miss placed my certificate. I need proof that I’ve taken a class for another baptism that I’m participating in soon. Thank you for your help.

    Sincerely,

    Chris Pera

    • admin says:

      Please, call our parish office at (707) 553-1355 during office hours and we will be happy to send you a copy of the certificate.

      thank you,

  7. jeanette says:

    hi,
    i am a parishioner at St. Catherine’s and would like to register my 4th child for Baptism rites. I have 2 questions:
    1. Since Baptism takes place every 3rd saturday of the month, does that mean that it will be on April 16 for April? This is the date we were hoping for.
    2. Do all parents and godparents have to be present and attend the Baptism class?
    Thanks.

  8. tricia atanacio says:

    Hello,
    We are starting to plan our daughters Baptism for possiable April. I would like to verify if the parents and the godparents have all been to baptism classes in the past is it still a requirement?

    Thank you very much
    Tricia

  9. maria says:

    Hi, Im interested in baptizing my daughter at St. Catherine’s I would like to know what requirement do the godparents need to meet? Thank you.

  10. Mary Ann says:

    Hi. I probably know the answer to this already but I’ll ask anyway. Can godparents be of different faith (non Roman Catholic)? Thanks!

  11. Karin Ferguson says:

    I need your help. I can’t remember which church my daughter was baptized in in Vallejo and she needs the certificate to get married. How do I check if it was your church? Please advise.

    Thanks!

  12. April says:

    I want to have my youngest son baptized next year in April. Do I have to take the baptism preparation class again if I had already attended a class last year? I had my other son baptized at St. Catherine’s last year.

    • admin says:

      Baptism preparation class certificates are good for 2 years. If you attended one in the past year, you don’t need to take another. If you need a copy of the certificate, please contact our rectory.

  13. Rowena says:

    Hello,
    We are interested in having our daughter baptized in July. I’ve left a message on the rectory voicemail. I’ve also tried several times to call the rectory back but either get a busy signal or one ring then the phone hangs up. We live out of the area but used to be parishoners. Can you please contact me back? Thank you.
    Rowena

    • admin says:

      Thank you for your e-mail, Rowena! The parish secretary will be contacting you via e-mail in the next couple of days. God bless you and your family!

  14. Melissa says:

    Hello,
    I was asked to be a godparent to a child that does not live in the area. Can I take a godparent preparation class at St. Catherine’s instead of taking it in that child’s area? Thank you.

  15. Joanne says:

    Hello,

    I have been trying to contact the Rectory regarding the process of having a baptism in June. I have left messages but no one has returned my calls. Can you please email me to let me know what I need to do in order to get the process started.

    Thank you

  16. Audrienne Diaz says:

    Hi,

    I am trying to have my son baptized on July 17, 2010 as I seen baptismal are only held every 3rd saturday of the month. I registered on the website but I am wondering if that is the same thing as registering as a new parishioner? please email me at adiaz73009@yahoo.com

  17. grace says:

    hi! i want to register my twins for baptism on this church and i need the baptism to be hold on the 24th of this month. Is that possible? pls email me back!thank you!

    • admin says:

      Thank you for enquiring Baptism at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Vallejo.

      BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSES for parents and godparents are held every first Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in one of the parish school classrooms (usually in the Grade 8 classroom).

      BAPTISMS are administered every third Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. (NO Mass) or during any of the weekend Masses (maximum of two kids per Mass; therefore, first-come-first-serve).

      Parents who are registered and are active parishioners, please contact the Rectory at (707) 553-1355 at least one month prior to baptism.

  18. Alyssa says:

    If I do not belong to a church but am interested in having my daughter baptised at St. Catherines what is the process I should take to do so?

    • admin says:

      Non-parishioners can request baptism at St. Catherines provided they have to present a permission or certification from their own Parish. Please give our office a call at 707-553-1355 and ask for Lynne Magat and she would be happy to help.

      Thank you,

  19. Maryanne says:

    Are the baptism for registered parishioners only???

    • admin says:

      Non-parishioners can request baptism at St. Catherines provided they have to present a permission or certification from their own Parish. Please give our office a call at 707-553-1355 and ask for Lynne Magat and she would be happy to help.

      Thank you,

  20. admin says:

    Jennifer,

    Thank you for your enquiry. Please, call the rectory at 707-553-1355 and speak to Lynne Magat. You may also contact one of our Deacon during the Sunday services. The Deacons lead the first Saturday classes.

  21. Jennifer Visda says:

    Hi,

    My husband and I have been trying to contact the above phone number to find out information on baptismal services. We are looking into the month of May and wanted to know what needs to be done. I wasn’t sure if the answering machine allows me to leave a message because it doesn’t state to.

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