We are so excited to welcome your child into the Catholic faith. In baptism the church welcomes with joy each new member of the Body of Christ. At St. Mary’s Basilica the baptism of infants and young children (6 years and under) includes the following criteria for having a child baptized:
July 2022 (No Baptism)
August 2022
Class: August 13, 2022 – 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Date of Baptism: August 20, 2022 – 10:00 AM and/or 11:30 AM
September 2022
Class: September 3, 2022 – 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Date of Baptism: September 10, 2022 – 10:00 AM and/or 11:30 AM
October 2022
Class: October 1, 2022 – 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Date of Baptism: October 8, 2022 – 10:00 AM and/or 11:30 AM
November 2022
Class: November 12, 2022 – 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Date of Baptism: November 19, 2022 – 10:00 AM and/or 11:30 AM
December 2022 (No Baptism)
January 2023
Class: January 14, 2023 – 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Date of Baptism: January 21, 2023 – 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM and/or 5:00 PM Mass
February 2023
Class: February 4, 2023 – 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Date of Baptism: February 11, 2023 – 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM and/or 5:00 PM Mass
March 2023 (No Baptism)
April 2023 (No Baptism)
May 2023
Class: May 13, 2023 – 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Date of Baptism: May 20, 2023 – 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM / May 21, 2023 – 11:30 AM Mass
June 2023
Class: June 10, 2023 – 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Date of Baptism: June 17, 2023 – 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM and/or 5:00 PM Mass
July 2023 (No Baptism)
August 2023
Class: August 5, 2023 – 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Date of Baptism: August 12, 2023 – 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM / August 13, 2023 – 11:30 AM Mass
September 2023
Class: September 2, 2023 – 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Date of Baptism: September 9, 2023 – 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM and/or 5:00 PM Mass
October 2023
Class: October 7, 2023 – 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Date of Baptism: October 14, 2023 – 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM / October 15, 2023 – 11:30 AM Mass
November 2023
Class: November 11, 2023 – 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Date of Baptism: November 11, 2023 – 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM and/or 5:00 PM Mass
December 2023 (No Baptism)
Please Take Note:
Parents and godparents unable to attend the schedule Baptismal Class before their child’s baptism may attend another schedule baptismal class to fulfill their obligation before their child celebrates the sacrament of baptism. If parents and godparents are unable to attend our baptismal preparation classes due to travel complication they may attend a baptismal preparation class at another parish. Parents or godparents will then be required to obtain written proof from the parish stating they completed the class and submit it to St. Mary’s Basilica.
In the baptism of infants and young children parents take responsibility for choosing a godparent(s) who will serve as a good example for living the Catholic way of life. Listed below are the criteria for the selection of godparents required by Canon Law:
What should my child wear?
It is appropriate to dress the child in a white baptismal gown; however any formal church attire is appropriate.
A symbolic white stole will be provided by the church as part of the rite of baptism.
Do I need to provide a baptismal candle?
A baptismal candle will be provided by St. Mary’s Basilica.
What if the godparent or Christian witness cannot be present?
A proxy may stand in on the day of baptism for either a godparent or a Christian witness, but it is required that they attend a baptismal class before the baptism as well. The godparent or Christian witness, not the name of the proxy, is listed on the baptismal certificate.
What if the Godparent(s) or Christian witness cannot attend the Baptismal Class?
If a godparent or Christian witness is unable to attend this class due to travel conflicts they must take a baptismal preparation class at another parish and then provide a written confirmation from that parish to St. Mary’s Basilica.
Do we need to arrive early to reserve seats on the day of Baptism?
St. Mary’s Basilica will reserve seats before Mass for all families and godparents celebrating the Rite of Baptism. Parents and godparents are required to arrive at the Church a half hour before the beginning of Mass.
Download the registration form and return via mail or in person to: Baptismal Registration for St. Mary’s Basilica
Pastoral Associate and Baptism Admin (Primary Contact)
Jolina Santa Maria
Phone: 602-354-2063
Email: jsantamaria@smbphx.org
Parochial Vicar and Baptism Coordinator
Fr. Edward Sarrazin, OFM
Phone: 602-354-2062
Email: esarrazin@smbphx.org
Mailing Address:
St. Mary’s Basilica
231 N 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004