Baptism
Godparents and Sponsors
The Diocese of Colorado Springs has a standard form ( English / Spanish ) to apply to be a Godparent or Sponsor for Baptisms and Confirmations. Please download the forms, complete them, and turn them in with the required proof of the Godparent's/Sponsor's Baptism, Confirmation, and sacramental Marriage (if applicable).
Infant Baptism (age 6 and under)
You must be a registered and active parishioner for at least six months to have your child baptized at St. Mary's.
Procedure for Infant Baptism
1. Download and print your own baptism packet (English version / Spanish version ) or pick one up in the Cathedral Office
2. Call the Cathedral Office for information about a baptism class (719) 473-4633
3. Attend the Baptism Class (for parents and godparents)
You will receive a letter stating you attended the Baptism Class.
4. Complete Baptism Packet
Child Info
Godfather Info must be filled out and signed by the Godfather
Godmother Info must be filled out by the Godmother
The diocesan forms for godparents require them to provide a recently issued copy of their baptismal record, showing notations for confirmation, and marriage.
5. Obtain a copy of the child’s Birth Certificate.
6. Turn in all documents to the Cathedral Office for review.
7. Then you will need to schedule the Baptism.
School Age Baptism (age 7-17)
Catholic parents should baptize their children as soon after birth as possible. Those who have not done so may register their children in our Sunday morning religious education program. Registration takes place every year in August; classes begin in September and end in May. The children will need to have two full years of faith formation before any sacraments will be given. For children who have reached the age of reason, the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation) should be given at the same time, but each situation will be evaluated on a case by case basis to determine what is pastorally appropriate.
Children of non-Catholic parents who are becoming Catholic should participate in the Order of Christian Initiation of Children/Adults and should receive the sacraments of initiation alongside their parents.
Contact Margie Tantanella in the Cathedral Office for information.
