The Baptism of your child is a wonderful blessed occasion for your child, your family and your parish family. Baptism is the first sacrament of initiation into our Catholic faith and the basis of the whole Christian life. In the Sacrament of Baptism we are reborn of the water and of the Holy Spirit, and we are invited to share in Jesus Christ’s mission here on Earth.

Infant Baptism Requirements

In order for parents to have their child baptized here at St. James, they must meet the following requirements:

• Be registered members of the parish (if you are not registered, please call the parish office at 407-422-2005)
• Schedule a Baptism appointment with our Baptism Coordinator, Jackie Mayo, by calling (407) 422-2005.
• Parents and godparents need to attend a Baptismal Preparation Class before the Baptism. Classes are held the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm in English, and the second Saturday of every month at 4:00 pm in Spanish.
• Each candidate for baptism must have at least one godparent. The godparent (s) must be:

• Fully initiated into the Catholic Church
• A practicing Catholic (someone who attends Mass regularly, receives Communion, and is a registered member of a parish). A letter from their parish is required stating that he/she is in good standing at their church.

Note:

If you have two godparents, one must be Catholic. A baptized Christian of another denomination may serve as a Christian Witness.

Baptism Times

The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated at St. James Cathedral the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month in Spanish, and the 2nd and 4th Sunday in English at 1:45 pm.

If you should have any questions, please contact Jackie at (407) 422- 2005 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it