Generally Baptisms at St. Austin's may be scheduled on:
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.
Please download and complete Baptism Form/Letter of Request for Non-Parishioners in the Forms section above, and return it to the parish office with your Baptism request.
Mailing address: St. Austin Catholic Parish
BAPTISM
2026 Guadalupe Street
Austin, Texas 78705
We'll contact parents/guardians confirming the receipt of all required forms. At that time we'll confirm the date and time of the infant baptism.
Important tips:
St. Austin Catholic Parish follows the norms set by the Diocese of Austin for the Sacrament of Baptism.
Any variances agreed upon by the parish clergy and the parents/guardians from the norms and parish guidelines for baptisms must be documented and filed with the parish office before the baptism.
Clergy* from outside the Diocese of Austin, Texas must:
The information on this page pertains to baptism of a Newborn, Infant, Baby or Toddler under the age of 7. If your child is over the age of 7, or you are an adult interested in Baptism, learn more in Faith Formation.
Please read the information presented here carefully before contacting the parish. We're happy to help you. If you have any questions and concerns, please raise them in our conversations or during your required Infant Baptismal Preparation Course.
"Every person not yet baptized is able to receive Baptism."
~ The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, pg. 78 (1246-1252)