Baptism Classes 2025

A charismatic Roman Catholic church of the Archdiocese of Miami serving the community of western Pembroke Pines since 1995 as a place of encounter with Christ and His Church for all who enter.

St. Edward Catholic Parish

Parent and Godparent Pre-Baptism Class (English)

Baptism Preparation Class

Monthly preparation classes for Parents and God-Parents who are looking to have their child receive the Sacrament of Baptism in the Roman Catholic Church. This required course is valid throughout the Archdiocese of Miami.

A requirement for those seeking the Sacrament of Baptism for a child at our parish and within the Archdiocese of Miami, this course provides insight into the journey this Sacrament of Initiation brings. We hope this desire to raise your child as a Roman Catholic Christian and enter into the Family of God through the Sacrament of Baptism may be a cause of great joy.Parents and Godparents must attend a Pre-Baptism class taken at any parish. A certificate of completion must be presented to the parish office in order to schedule the Baptism of your child.

General Requirements For Child Baptism At St. Edward Catholic Parish<ul><li>Parents must be registered and participating members of St. Edward for a period of at least 4 months prior to the baptism. You can register at the parish by <a href="https://www.stedward.net/register" title="https://www.stedward.net/register" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">clicking here</a>.</li><li>Parents must request the Sacrament of Baptism and both must consent to the baptism.</li><li>If parents are separated or divorced, a notarized authorization of consent from the other parent is required in addition to the completion of the Archdiocese of Miami Notice of Rights and Responsibilities of Parents and Guardians consent form. Both forms will be provided by the parish office.</li><li>One must provide your child’s birth certificate and both parents’ identification cards.</li><li>Those who come from another parish must bring a permission letter from the Pastor of their parish in addition to the aforementioned documents.</li><li>The parish envelopes are used for your Sunday Mass Offertory Gift and are a sign of your faith commitment, stewardship to God and practice of the faith from Sunday to Sunday.</li></ul>

Godparent Conditions at St. Edward Catholic ParishIn accordance with Canon 873: There is to be only one male sponsor (godfather) or one female sponsor (godmother) or one of each. As a further guide in your choice of the godparent, you should observe how their life of faith is in harmony with the role to be undertakenIn accord with Canon 874: To be permitted to take on the function of sponsor (godparent) a person must:<ul><li>Be a practicing Roman Catholic and be at least 16 years of age.</li><li>Received the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.</li><li>Be a member of the Catholic Church canonically free to carry out this office. This would indicate that Catholics publicly living in an invalid marriage are excluded from being lawful sponsors.</li><li>Obtain a Sponsor Certificate from their parish.</li></ul>

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