Baptism

1. Attend a Baptism Preparation Course (Not necessary if you have done this before).
2. Schedule a baptism (See forms below).
3. Choose Godparent(s) (Only one is required).
4. Provide a copy of the child's birth certificate to verify the date of birth and correct name.

1. Baptism Request Form
2. Godparent Baptism Covenant Form 
3. Baptism Date and Time Request Form
4. Baptism Form/Letter of Request for Non-Parishioners 
5. Christian Witness Covenant Form (if applicable)

• Please call the parish office at 512-477-9471 to reserve space and materials for the class at least 1 week (7 days) before the class.
• “Walk-ins” cannot be accommodated.
• No childcare is provided for infants, toddlers or children at this time. Please secure infant/childcare before attending the course.
• Parents, guardians, and godparents are encouraged to attend this class but may attend a class offered at another parish.

• There are no fees for registered parishioners for the course materials.
• The cost for materials for non-parishioners is $25.00. This fee is due at the Baptism Preparation Course.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

This schedule will be updated as future dates are determined.

*Only three baptisms can be accommodated at each mass. Families must be active parishioners and attend one of the weekend masses on a weekly basis for a baptism to take place during Mass.

Only one godparent (sponsor) is required for Baptism (c. 873). A godparent must:

• Be appointed as such by the appropriate person (parent/guardian) or minister;
• As a rule, be not less than sixteen years of age;
• Be a baptized Catholic who has received First Communion and the Sacrament of Confirmation, and who lives a life of faith befitting the role of sponsor;
• Not labor under any canonical penalties;
• Not be the mother or father of the one to be baptized.

Parents/guardians who aren't registered members of St. Austin Catholic Parish must obtain a letter granting permission from the pastor of the parish in which they are registered to have a child baptized outside that parish.

Download item #3 in the Forms section above, complete it, and return it to the parish office before scheduling your child's baptism.

Mailing address:      St. Austin Catholic Parish
                                    BAPTISM
                                    2026 Guadalupe Street
                                    Austin, Texas  78705

We'll send an e-mail notification to the parents/guardians confirming the receipt of all required forms and fees by the parish office.  The notification will also confirm the date and time of the infant baptism. Parents/guardians must respond to to confirm the receipt of the e-mail.

Please note:

• All forms must be completed before they can be accepted. Processing forms in the parish office may take 7–10 days to complete.   
• Please keep a copy of each form and document for your personal records. Please bring the forms and documents to the Infant Baptism Preparation Class and to the celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism.

St. Austin Catholic Parish follows the norms set by the Diocese of Austin concerning the Sacrament of Baptism. Please note that any variances as agreed upon by the parish clergy and the parents/guardians from the norms and parish guidelines for baptisms must be in written form and turned into the parish office prior to baptism. Verbal communications cannot be confirmed or processed.