CONTENTS

• Baptism Seminar
• Documents Required
• Additional Requirements from Government

ABOUT
“Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission” (CCC 1213, see also  Mathew 28:19,  John 3:5,  Acts 10:47-48,  Acts 2:38-39)

Children's Baptism
Parents who wish to have their children baptized may attend a Baptism Seminar.  They may then register their children for Baptism by submitting the seminar participation certificate along with the couple’s marriage certificate obtained from the Church. If the child’s godparents do not belong to the parish, a letter must be submitted. 
 
For adults who wish to be baptized, click here for more details.



REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptism Seminar
Parents and Godparents are reminded of the Baptism Seminar on Wednesday, 2 September at 8pm online. 

For registration: Click here


Documents Required (21 Days prior to Baptism)

• Photocopy/ Scan of the Church Marriage Certificate of the parents. If not married in the church, please call in advance to speak with a priest
• Photocopy/ Scan of Birth Certificate of the child
• Baptism Seminar Certificate for parents and godparents
• Photocopy/Scan of Confirmation certificates of Godfather and Godmother
• Parents and godparents from other parishes require a 'no objection' letter from their parish priest

Note:

• All required documents can be submitted to the parish office in hard copy, or sent by email to abuparish@yahoo.com. Please send all required documents in a single email with subject "Baptism of (name of child)".
• Please note: 
  • Godparents must be baptized and confirmed Catholics and there must be at least one Godparent.
  • For those wish to have 'several' godparents, the above requirements for godparents apply to the 2 chief godparents (one male, one female) who will be listed in the parish baptism register.

Additional Requirements (From the Government Department of Community Development)

To be submitted to the Parish Office with other documents

• Copy of passport, visa and Emirates ID of each person (including child, if available) who will be present at the Baptism ceremony.

Note:

• Emirates ID copy should be back and front on one page for each person.
• Current government regulations restrict attendance to parents and only 2 godparents (one male, one female). If at least one godparent is not available, you can bring a proxy.
• The request for a baptism ceremony will be rejected if the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development does not receive these documents from the parish at least 10 working days in advance of the baptism ceremony.