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Pg.    \nNAME OF BAPTIZED:    \nLAST First Middle  \nDate ofBirth:   City/State of Birth:   Sex:   Date of Baptism:   Father’s Full Name:   Father’s Religion:   Mother’s Full Maiden Name:   Mother’s Religion:   Mailing Address:    \n  Zip Code:    \nFather’s Telephone \\#:   Mother’s Telephone \\#:   Father’s E-mail:   Mother’s E-mail:    \n□ Godfather or □ Christian witness (male)   \n□ Godmother or □ Christian witness’s Religion (female):   Proxy’s Name & Religion (if applicable):   Note: One of your godparents must be Catholic. Proxy for:   Has the child been privately baptized (due to an emergency)?   Where?    \n􀂆 Yes, I am a registered parishioner (attach verified, up-to-date copy of parish registration) .  \n􀂆 Yes, I have attached a certificate of live birth or a birth certificate (required if the child is age 7+) .  \n􀂆 Yes, I have attached godparent/sponsor certificates or affidavits of both the godfather and godmother (or Christian witness, or proxy) .  \nI verify this information to be accurate, and I consent to the Baptism:    \nSignature of baptized/parent/guardian  \n\n| This section is to be completed by the celebrant and returned to the Recorder of Sacraments: Celebrant:   Date:   Special Circumstances:\u003Cbr>􀂆 Conditional Baptism\u003Cbr>􀂆 Emergency Baptism (with / without Emergency Confirmation)\u003Cbr>􀂆 Supplied the Rites of Baptism dated:   by:  \u003Cbr>􀂆 Ritual Ascription to:   (send notification)\u003Cbr>􀂆 Adult Baptism – Age 7+ (with / without Communion; with / without Confirmation)\u003Cbr>􀂆 Other Notations (e.g., Marriage, Death) |\n| --- |\n| □ Certificate sent □ Baptized added to family in parish database, including Baptism information |\n\nSample Proxy Affidavit  \nI, _______________________________________________________ will be the Sponsor/Proxy for the Baptism of_________________________________________ (Person to be baptized)  \nat _______________________________________________________________ (Church name)  \nin   (City),   (State) .  \nAccording to Diocesan regulations and Canon Law, I meet the following qualifications:  \n􀂆 I am a practicing Catholic who has received the Sacraments of Baptism, Penance, Eucharist, Confirmation.  \n􀂆 If I am married, my (present) marriage is a valid Catholic marriage.  \n􀂆 As a practicing Catholic, I will receive Communion at the Mass.  \n􀂆 I am at least 16 years old.  \n􀂆 I am not the mother or father of the candidate.  \n􀂆 I have every intention of fulfilling my role as Sponsor or Proxy.  \nI am serving as:  \n􀂆 Sponsor.  \n􀂆 Proxy (must not be the parent for Baptism; may be parent for Confirmation) .  \nI am an active registered member of   Catholic Church in   (City and State) . In accepting the role as Sponsor or Proxy, I hereby testify that I meet all the requirements to be a Sponsor or Proxy.  \nSponsor/Proxy Signature Priest’s Signature (and seal)  \nDate: Date:  \nSample Affidavit for Missing Records: Baptism  \nAffidavit for Baptism  \nTESTIMONY ON BEHALF OF:    \nName of Person giving testimony:  Address:   City:   State:   Zip:   How long have you known the person whose name appears above?  Relationship:   \nHas this person been Baptized in the Catholic Church? 􀂆 Yes 􀂆 No  \nHas this person been Baptized in a Christian Church? 􀂆 Yes 􀂆 No  \nIf yes, name of Church:   Has this person been Baptized in an emergency at home or hospital? 􀂆 Yes 􀂆 No  \nIf yes, name the location:    \nDate of Baptism:   Name of Parish:   City:   State:   Country:   Name of Godparents: 1)   2)   Celebrant of the Baptism:   Were you present at the Baptism? 􀂆 Yes 􀂆 No  \nDo you swear to and affirm the truth of the above statements? 􀂆 Yes 􀂆 No  \nSignature of Witness:    \nDate:    \nSignature of Clergyman: (Parish Seal)   Parish Name and Address:    \n____________________________________________________________________________________  \nDate:    \nSample Certificate: Baptism (Front)  \n\n| CERTIFICATE OF BAPTISM\u003Cbr>NAME OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH\u003Cbr>Street Address\u003Cbr>City, State, Zip Code\u003Cbr>This is to certify\u003Cbr>Th","cbCaitV4kNz2WGqW","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitV4kNz2WGqW","pdf",653904,6,"English","# Baptismal Register Information\n## Personal Details and Family Information\n## Sponsor/Godparent and Proxy Information\n## Verification, Consent, and Signatures\n# Clergy and Special Circumstances Section\n## Conditional and Emergency Baptism\n## Ritual Ascription and Adult Baptism Notes\n## Recorder Return and Database Entry\n# Sample Documents\n## Sample Proxy Affidavit\n## Sample Affidavit for Missing Records: Baptism\n## Sample Baptism Certificate (Front)\n## Sample Baptism Certificate (Back) - Notations","[{\"question\":\"What information is required for the baptized person on this form?\",\"answer\":\"The form asks for the baptized person’s full name, date of birth, city/state of birth, sex, and date of baptism. 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