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Baptisms

The parish of Santa Cruz is very happy to celebrate the sacrament of Baptism for all children that are born to parents who are practicing their faith.

To arrange for a baptism, you are invited to send us the registration form through the link below.

Please read the notes in the form carefully before responding to the questions.
An interview with our pastor will be required to discuss the date and other details.

For those who are not attending Mass at this or any parish, the birth of a child can be a wonderful opportunity
for the parents to renew their faith. Anyone who desires Baptism for their child has a desire to hand the
faith on to them. Our faith is one that is nurtured from Sunday to Sunday at the community’s
Eucharistic celebration. The parish community fervently invites all parents who wish to renew their faith
as they prepare to baptize their children to consider attending any of our Sunday Masses. Our Mass times
are:
• Sundays at 10:30 am (in English) and 12 pm (in Portuguese).

If you have any apprehensions about taking this step, please call our Office at  416.533.8425. The parish
community looks forward to celebrating the baptism of the children of those who choose to renew the
practice of their faith within this parish community.
As always, we as a parish need your financial help, and in thanksgiving for the gift of your child we kindly
ask that you give an offering on the day of the baptism (if it is approved). Your donation is greatly appreciated.

God bless you! Thank you for baptizing your child into the Catholic
faith.

  • Other Required Paperwork:
    Updated Baptism certificate for each of the Godparents (sponsors) - they must request it from the
    church where they were baptised. The certificate will show that the person was also confirmed, even if at a different parish.
    ONLY ONE SPONSOR IS REQUIRED AND UP TO TWO ARE PERMITTED: ONE MALE AND ONE
    FEMALE. THE SPONSORS MUST BE OVER THE AGE OF 16, HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED FIRST
    HOLY COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION, and LEAD A LIFE OF FAITH - If the sponsors are
    married to anyone, they must have been married in the Catholic Church. THEY CANNOT BE THE MOTHER OR
    FATHER OF THE ONE TO BE BAPTIZED.
  • We will also need you to complete the Baptism course from this website: Belonging.
  • Once you've completed it together, you will submit the certificate of course completion to us.

Click here to fill out the form for Baptisms