Baptism

Welcome, and congratulations on the blessing of your child!

We at Good Shepherd share your joy and look forward to the day when your child will be welcomed into the Catholic Christian community of faith. We are excited to walk with you as you prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism in this parish community.

“Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments” (CCC 1213).


Through Baptism we are:

- Freed from sin and reborn as adopted sons and daughters of God

 - Welcomed into the Body of Christ as members of His Church

- Freed from the power of darkness to walk in the light as children of God

- Made sharers in the mission of the Church



If you are an adult seeking Baptism please click the link below to learn more about the process of being received into the Catholic Church.

Becoming Catholic

Requirements for Baptism

Forms

There are multiple forms that must be filled out prior to the Baptism of your child. Please read the form instructions linked below, and then fill out the linked digital form for the candidate being baptized and parents. Please send the form to your sponsors/godparents. Please be sure to read the instructions completely and carefully. If you have any questions please reach out to Parishinfo@goodshepherddenver.org.


We are not currently offering an in-person Baptism class, but we are asking parents, godparents/sponsors to attend an online class through Ascension Press. Please see down below for more details.

  • Baptism Info Letter

    Baptism Info Letter

  • Candidate and Parent Baptism Request Form

    Candidate & Parent Baptism Request Form

  • Sponsor/Godparent Baptism Request Form

    Congratulations on being invited to serve as a Godparent or Sponsor!

    This is a meaningful role, and by accepting it, you are committing to be a supportive and faithful presence in this person's life, helping to guide and encourage them in their Catholic journey.

    If you will be serving as a godparent for a baptism, we kindly ask that you attend a preparation class at your parish before the scheduled baptism.

    When you’ve completed the attached form, please take it to your parish to be signed and sealed by the pastor or a designated representative. Once this is done, kindly return the completed form to the parents.

    Thank you for your willingness to take on this special responsibility with love and care.

    Sponsor/Godparent Baptism Request Form

  • Printable Baptism Registration

    Please Note: you do not need to do both the digital and paper forms, one or the other will work, but digital is preferred.

    Printable Baptism Registration

  • Online Baptism Class

    Good Shepherd Catholic Parish is currently not offering an in-person Baptism Class, but we are asking parents,godparents and sponsors to attend an online class through Ascension Press.

    Baptism Class

Baptism Classes

The parent(s) of the child to be baptized are required to attend a preparation class prior to the child being baptized. This baptism class will help to prepare the parents for this special day in their child’s life.



Choosing Godparents

When you invite a person(s) to serve as your child’s Godparent, you are asking this individual(s) to make a lifelong commitment to your child. The day of your child’s Baptism marks just the beginning of the Godparent-Godchild relationship. It is the hope of the Church that your child’s Godparents will be lifelong companions who will nurture your child’s faith and help him or her become a true disciple of Christ.


Godparents are called to:

Help their Godchild grow in faith

Teach their Godchild about the Catholic traditions

Model for their Godchild how to live a Catholic life


 When choosing Godparents they must be:

A Catholic who has received the Sacrament of Confirmation and regularly participates in the Eucharist

An active member of a Catholic faith community

At least sixteen years of age.

If married, they must be married in the Church

Please Note: All Godparents will be required to attend a baptism preparation class or submit a letter/certificate that they have attended a class from another Catholic parish community.


Setting the Date

Once all paperwork has been submitted and Baptism classes have been completed by parents and Godparents, you will be able to set the date for the baptism of your child. This must be done at least 2 weeks in advance. Baptisms will be offered on most Saturdays of the Month.

For more information, contact:

Parishinfo@goodshepherddenver.org

Contact