Infant Baptism


Newborn to 6 years old


We are thrilled to welcome your child into the Catholic Church through the Sacrament of Baptism!

If you would like to baptize your child in this community of faith, please read below.

  • Baptism Process at St. Damien of Molokai

    You must be registered in our parish or at another Catholic parish.


    If you recently registered, there is a three-month waiting period before a baptism date can be scheduled.


    Parents and godparents are required to complete baptism preparation.


    Once the certificate is provided, parents may schedule an appointment with the pastoral minister to set a date.


    No dates will be given until all requirements are fulfilled.

  • Baptism Preparation Class Information

    Both parents and godparents are required to attend the baptism preparation unless they have completed a class within the past two years.


    Certificates are valid for two years.


    Childcare is not provided.

  • Godparent Information

    Godparents must be fully initiated in the Catholic faith, having received all three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation.


    Godparents must be at least 16 years of age.


    Godparents must be practicing Catholics who attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.


    Godparents must be in good standing with the Church. If married, the marriage must have taken place within the Catholic Church. If single, the individual must be living according to Church teaching.


    A godparent may not be the parent of the child being baptized.


    Up to two godparents may be appointed. If two are chosen, one must be male and one must be female.





  • Letter of Permission for Baptisms (Non-Parishioners)

    If you wish to have your child Baptized at our parish but are currently registered at another parish, you must obtain a letter of permission from your Pastor.


For more information regarding infant baptism and the requirements, please contact the parish office at 248-332-0283


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Baptism Questions?

We are here to help!

Guadalupe Guzman

Pastoral Minister

248-332-0283 Ext 103

ggzuman@st-damien.org



Key Contacts


Parish Office


Karina Ramirez   Ext 101.

kramirez@st-damien.org

Mass Intentions, Calendar Events, Appointments

Baptisms and Funerals


Guadalupe Guzman | Ext 103.

gguzman@st-damien.org

Baptisms, Funerals, OCIA

Faith Formation


Carmen Ochoa | Ext 104.

mochoa@st-damien.org

Children and youth ministry