• Application / Solicitud

  • Application for the Sacrament of Baptism (PDF)

  • Aplicacion para el Bautismo
    
    

Baptism Document Checklist | Lista de Documentos para el Bautismo

• Child’s State-Issued Birth Certificate | Acta de Nacimiento del niño(a) emitida por el Estado

• Parents’ Proof of Baptismal Preparation Class | Comprobante de asistencia de los padres a la clase de preparación para el Bautismo
  

• Patents’ Letter of Permission from their church (if Parents ARE NOT registered parishioners of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Helotes) | Carta de permiso de la parroquia donde están registrados los padres (si NO son feligreses registrados de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Helotes)
  
  

Godfather Requirements | Requisitos para el Padrino

• Certificate of Confirmation | Certificado de Confirmación

• Certificate of Catholic Marriage (if married) | Certificado de Matrimonio Católico (si está casado)

• Proof of Baptismal Preparation Class

• Comprobante de asistencia a la clase de preparación para el Bautismo

Godmother Requirements | Requisitos para la Madrina

• Certificate of Confirmation | Certificado de Confirmación

• Certificate of Catholic Marriage (if married) | Certificado de Matrimonio Católico (si está casada)

• Proof of Baptismal Preparation Class | Comprobante de asistencia a la clase de preparación para el Bautismo
  

Important Information Regarding Godparents | Información  Importante Sobre los Padrinos

An individual who is in a COMMON-LAW or CIVIL marriage DOES NOT qualify to be a baptismal godparent because their union has not been blessed in the Catholic Church. For this same reason, they cannot receive communion during Mass. Therefore, they are unable to fully practice their faith. 

Una persona que vive en unión libre o que está casada únicamente por lo civil no reúne los requisitos para ser padrino o madrina de Bautismo, ya que su unión no ha sido bendecida por la Iglesia Católica. Por esta misma razón, no puede recibir la Sagrada Comunión durante la Santa Misa y, por lo tanto, no puede vivir plenamente la fe católica. En consecuencia, no cumple con los requisitos para servir como padrino o madrina de Bautismo.

Thank you for helping us prepare for your child's Baptism | Gracias por ayudarnos a preparar el Bautismo de su hijo(a).

A qualified baptismal godparent is a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic church? What does this mean? A practicing Catholic in good standing is a person who:

• is prepared to and accepts the responsibility of helping you (the Parents), guide your child on their journey of faith in the Catholic church.

• is attending weekly Sunday Mass on a regular basis.

• has received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Eucharist (First Holy Communion) AND Confirmation in the Catholic Church

• if they are a married person,  has received the Sacrament of Matrimony in the Catholic Church, 

• has attended and completed a Baptismal Preparation Class.

• Turn in a COMPLETED Application for the Sacrament of Baptism AND ALL required documentation to the Parish Office. Available dates of baptism WILL NOT be shared with any PARENT until ALL required forms and backup documentation has been received by our Parish Office.

You can take a Baptismal Preparation Class at any Catholic Church as long as you provide proof of completion from that church (either a certificate OR a written letter on the church’s official letterhead). For your convenience, Our Lady of Guadalupe-Helotes offers a Baptismal Preparation Class, open to both parents and godparents, on the following dates:

• Monday, September 14, 2026
• Monday, November 9, 2026

Register for Baptism Prep

CLASSES TAKE PLACE IN THE MAIN CHURCH FROM 6:30 PM TO 8:00 PM 

MUST SIGN UP TO REGISTER WITH A FEE OF $25

CHILD CARE IS NOT AVAILABLE

CLASSES ARE INTENDED FOR ADULTS ONLY

• In person,  Vital Records Division, George Whitfield, Jr. Municipal Records Facility, 719 S. Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX 78204  Call 210-207-8754 for directions and details.

• Online at http://www.sanantonio.gov/health/vital.

• You may also visit: NOWCastSA online for information on the nearest San Antonio library branch offering birth certificate services.

  Born In Another City?

  Call the Texas State Bureau of Vital Statistics at 1-888-963-7111 or visit the web site http://www.texasonline.state.tx.us/tolapp/ovra/.
  
  Born In Another State?

  Visit the web site http://www.vitalchek.com and follow the links.