Baptism
Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. (John 3:5)
Holy Baptism is the gateway of God’s grace to the soul. The Church strongly urges parents to baptize their children soon after birth so that they may benefit from God’s own divine life dwelling within them.
The birth of your child is such a gift!
Who may be baptized at the St. Patrick Church?
Parents who are registered and active in our parish.
If you are registered at another parish, you are asked to obtain permission from your pastor to have your child baptized in another parish.
Baptismal of Infants
To register for a baptism, please fill out the form found at this link.
After you fill-up the form please call the office at 843-723-6066 and schedule to watch the baptism video
How do I get my child baptized?
Fill out the registration link. Please complete it – you will need the names of your child’s Godparents as well as their Godparent letters (see the question below re: Godparent letters).
Attend the baptism preparation class, which is in person.
Then you can schedule your child’s baptism by calling the office at 843-723-6066.
How old does my child need to be?
Children can be baptized as early as one week old.
When can my child be baptized?
Your child can be baptized during the 10am Sunday Mass.
Who can be a Godparent?
Any Catholic at least sixteen (16) years of age and who has all the sacraments of initiation – they have been baptized, have received communion, and have been confirmed – can be a Godparent. The child’s parents cannot be Godparents.
What are the Godparent letters?
The Godparent letters are letters or certificates, from the Catholic parish to which the Godparents belong that in which the pastor at the Godparents’ parish assures us they are practicing Catholics.
What is the baptism prep class/video?
The baptism prep class covers the basic theology and spirituality of baptism and focuses on the practice of letting go to help parents connect with God in their everyday lives. Letting go is a way to describe a Christian sharing in the Paschal Mystery, which is the dying and rising of Jesus Christ.
Parents are required to attend. Godparents are required to attend.
When is the baptism prep class/video?
The baptism prep class /video is held (on the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM) at the Parish Hall Room 3. Call the office to make an appointment
What if I only have one Godparent?
Only one Godparent is needed to celebrate an infant baptism.
What if I want to have a Godparent who is not Catholic?
Family or friends who are not Catholic are welcome to celebrate the baptism of your child. Only Catholics can act as Godparents for Catholic baptisms, but other Christians can act as a “Christian Witness.” Your family still needs at least one Godparent, but a Christian Witness is welcome to stand with you as your child is baptized.
