Making Jesus Matter to Everyone · Tiburon, California
St. Hilary Catholic Church
Making Jesus Matter to Everyone
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"Let the little children come to me." Matthew 19:14

Congratulations on the birth of your child. You give your children many things — food, shelter, clothing, education, a loving home and a caring family. But it all begins with the gift of faith. Through baptism, your child will belong to Christ forever. So let's get started. We've got the water; you bring the little one.

Questions

Frequently asked


You will need to fill out a baptism inquiry form above. You will be contacted with information regarding our baptism preparation program and scheduling your child’s baptism.

At least one parent must be a practicing Catholic. Parents must participate in our baptism preparation program, regardless of having a child previously baptized.

No you do not need to be members of the parish. However, if you are a member of another parish, your child should be baptized in that parish.

Our group baptisms are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:30am.

Yes. When you fill out the baptism inquiry please advise in the comments section that is what you want to do.

Yes. According to Church law, your child needs to be under the age of seven to be baptized as an infant. Once he or she turns seven, your child can still be baptized but he or she will need to do undertake a program of preparation. Once you complete the baptism inquiry form, we will contact you with more information.

Yes. At least one of the godparents must be a practicing Catholic. Click here to learn more. Each godparent will need to complete a Sponsor/Godparent Certification Form.

No, there can only be 2 official godparents. Godparents are a godmother and godfather. There cannot be two godmothers or two godfathers. A family can also just have one godparent.

You can have a godparent by proxy. Please indicate this in the comments section on the baptism inquiry form.