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St. John the Apostle Catholic Parish

Virginia Beach, VA

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    • "For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ." ~ Galatians 3:27
      
  • Infant Baptism

    • We welcome and congratulate families who wish to pass on their faith through the Sacrament of Baptism! Baptism is the basis of our entire Christian life. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as children of God.
    • Baptism Inquiry Form
      Baptism Inquiry Form Online form to be completed as the first step to scheduling your child's Baptism.
    • Instruction for Godparent Eligibility
      Instruction for Godparent Eligibility Please download these instructions prior to completing the Baptism Attestation form
    • Godparent Attestation Form
      Godparent Attestation Form For use by St. John the Apostle parishioners for baptisms occurring in a parish other than SJA
  • The Baptism of Children at St. John the Apostle

    • The birth of a child is often a time when parents reexamine their values and hopes in terms of the children entrusted to them.

      For a child to be baptized in the Catholic Faith, there must be a basis for hope that the child will be raised in the Catholic faith. In practice, this means that at least one parent is Catholic. It is the hope of the Church that presenting their children for Baptism will call parents to a greater commitment to Jesus Christ and the practice of the Catholic faith. Parents are encouraged to reflect spiritually on the meaning of parenthood and to recognize that baptism is the beginning of a lifelong commitment. Infant baptism is bestowed on children from birth until just before the seventh birthday.

      Here are the steps to having your child celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism at St. John the Apostle.

       
      • Is this your first child to be baptized? Are you a new parishioner? Haven’t attended a class in the last 3 years at SJA? Attend a Baptism Preparation Class! We host classes every other month on the first Tuesday from 7:00-9:00 PM at the parish. See dates below. We highly recommend you attend a class prior to the birth of your child, so your child can be baptized as soon as possible. RSVP by contacting the Parish Office at 757.426.2180.
       
      • Attended the class within the last 3 years at St. John's? You are not required to attend the Baptism Class again.
       
      • After you've taken the Baptism Preparation Class, please fill out our Baptism Inquiry Form to begin the process of reserving a date for your child’s Baptism.   We celebrate baptisms during one of our four weekend Masses, generally rotating from week to week through the different Mass times.  See below for additional information.
       
      • Once we receive your Inquiry Form, our Office Manager, Carole Romanini will reach out to you to schedule your child's Baptism. 
       
      •  Become a member of our Parish community. Click here for our online parish registration.
       
      • If you are a participating member of a parish other than St. John the Apostle, but wish to have your child baptized here, you will need to provide us with a Permission Letter from the pastor of the Catholic Church in which you are registered.
      • If you have any questions, please contact Carole Romanini at [email protected] or in the Parish Office at 757.426.2180.​​​​​

       

      When do baptisms take place?

      Baptisms take place during one of our four weekend Masses, generally rotating from week to week through the different Mass times. For example:

      • The first weekend of the month, baptisms are celebrated at the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass;
      • The second weekend, baptisms are at the 7:30 AM Sunday Mass;
      • The third weekend, baptisms are at the 9:15 AM Sunday Mass;
      • The fourth weekend, baptism are at the 11:00 AM Sunday Mass.
      • Baptisms are not celebrated on the fifth Sunday of the month.
      Please contact the Parish Office for a list of specific dates and times at 757.426.2180. Note that the Catholic Church does not permit baptisms during the season of Lent.

      What about single parents or parents who aren’t married in the Catholic Church?

      St. John the Apostle Church welcomes every parent to bring your child forth for baptism, no matter what your circumstances might be.  

      Unbaptized and over the age of seven?

      If your child is at least seven years of age but has NOT received the Sacrament of Baptism, contact John Domingo at 757.426.2180 or [email protected] for more information.

    • Baptismal Classes

       
      • August 2, 2022
      • October 4, 2022
      • December 6, 2022
      • February 7, 2023
      • April 4, 2023
      • June 6, 2023
      • August 1, 2023
      • October 3, 2023
      • December 5, 2023

      Classes are held in Activity Room A from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

      All parents seeking baptism for their children must attend this class. Pre-registration is required, so please contact the parish office during regular business hours to register at 757.426.2180. Baptisms cannot take place until after the class has been attended.

    • St. John the Apostle Virginia Beach VA Baptism Godparent
    • The Role of Godparents

      The primary role of a Catholic Godparent is to support the parents in the upbringing of the children as Catholic Christians and to be an example of lived Catholic faith for the child. Only one Catholic Godparent is required by Canon Law. No more than one man and one woman may stand as Godparents.

    • What are the requirements for Godparents?
        • Be registered members of a Catholic parish.
        • Be at least 16 years old.
        • Must be a practicing Roman Catholic; i.e., one who attends Mass and receives the Sacraments regularly. Also, has received all three Sacraments of Initiation themselves: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
        • The reason a Godparent must be a practicing Roman Catholic is that a Godparent is expected to pay special attention to the efforts of the person who is being baptized to live a Christian life in keeping with the teachings of the Roman Catholic faith. Godparents (sponsors) are also expected to assist the parents (of the child) in their Christian duty as parents, by offering them support through good-example living, encouragement, and prayer.
    • Choosing a Godparent
        • Choose a baptismal Godparent who is practicing their faith.
        • Choose a Godparent who will take an active role in the faith formation of the child.
        • The Church requires at least one Godparent be a practicing Catholic.
        • People who are not baptized Christians cannot be Godparents or Christian Witnesses for baptism, since they themselves are not baptized.
        • In some cases, there may be a non-Catholic witness in addition to one Catholic Godparent, but this must be someone who is baptized in a non-Catholic Christian community and NOT someone who has left the Catholic Church.
        • Baptized non-Catholic practicing Christians may not be Godparents; however, they may be Christian Witnesses for your child. Keep in mind that you must have one Godparent along with one Christian Witness. Again, one of the two must be a practicing Catholic.
        • Parents of the child may not be Godparents.
        • Grandparents of the child may serve at Godparents.
        • Choose people who are married under the guides of the Church.
        • Divorced individuals may be Godparents; however, if they have remarried outside of the Catholic Church, they may not be Godparents.
    • Godparent Attestation/Eligibility Form
      • Catholics who desire to serve as Godparents must provide St. John’s with a Godparent Eligibility Form or Letter from their home parish stating that they are registered members in good standing and are qualified to serve in this role.

        If you are a registered member of St. John the Apostle and have been asked to be a Godparent at another parish, you will need to provide them with a Godparent Attestation Form for Infant Baptisms. Complete the downloaded form; submit it to our parish office for our priest's or priest delegate's signature and we will be happy to send it to the baptizing church for you. 

        Use of Godparent Attestation Form for Infant Baptisms

        Godparent Attestation Form for Infant Baptisms
         
      • Carole Romanini
        Carole Romanini
        Office Manager, Bulletin, Sacramental Records, Baptisms, Wedding Coordinator
        757.426.2180
        parishsjavb.org
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