Congratulations on your decision to have your child baptized into the Catholic Church. 
On behalf of the parish community please accept our support as you prepare for the
Sacrament of Baptism at St. Angela Merici Church.

PLEASE NOTE:  This information is in reference to English Infant Baptism.  Adults and children
(7 years and older or entering first grade) should contact Mary Cobb in the Faith Formation Office
at  (714) 529-0109.

 Baptism welcomes your child into the Church family of faith and is celebrated communally (CC 856)

To celebrate Baptism at St. Angela’s, a family must live within the boundaries of St. Angela Merici Parish, be registered in the parish for at least 3 months or have a letter of permission from the parish in which you live. (CC 857)

Godparents must be fully initiated and  practicing Catholics aged 16 years or older. If there are two godparents, one must be a man and one a woman. (CC 873 & 874)

Parents and godparents must attend a Baptism Preparation class at St. Angela’s or a class at another parish and submit documentation of their class attendance.  (CC 851)

You can register for the Baptism class at St. Angela’s Parish Office with the receptionist from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,  Monday - Friday, or call (714) 529-1821.  Maximum class size is 30.

*Parents or godparents who have attended a Baptism class within the last two years need to so state on the registration form. *

A Baptism date will be scheduled when:

1. A Baptismal registration form has been completed and submitted at the Parish Office

2. Parish Registration has been verified or a letter of permission has been received from the parish
   in which you are registered.

3. Both the parents and Godparents have completed the Baptism Preparation class.

4. All paperwork has been received and reviewed.

1. Parents and godparents should arrive at church at least 15 minutes prior to the Baptism.
2. The priest/deacon will need to anoint the child’s chest. Please choose clothing that can be opened at the neck.  It is customary to dress the child in white.
3. The candle and blessed oils used in the ceremony will be supplied by the parish. However you may bring a special candle of your own if you wish.
4. The ceremony varies in length depending on the number of persons being baptized.  A single Baptism takes about 30 minutes and several Baptisms may extend it to more than an hour.
5. Photography and videos are permitted during and after the ceremony, but should not impede the ceremony.