"Baptism takes away original sin, all personal sins and all punishment due to sin.  It makes the baptized person a participant in the divine life of the Trinity through sanctifying grace, the grace of justification which incorporates one into Christ and into his Church.  It gives one a share in the priesthood of Christ and provides the basis for communion with all Christians.  It bestows the theological virtues and the gifts of the Holy Spirit.  A baptized person belongs forever to Christ.  He is marked with the indelible seal of Christ (character)" (Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, n. 263).

 Please note, a Baptism date is not confirmed until ALL the paperwork is in.
  
____Registration of the child for the Sacrament, available online or from the office
____Verification of completion of Baptism Class for     ____ Mother   ____Father
        ____ Godmother ____Godfather ___Christian Witness (if Applicable)
____Birth certificate from the city/county of the child to be baptized
____Current Baptismal Certificate with sacramental notations for
          ____ Godmother ____Godfather 
____Letter from registered parish (if parish is not Holy Family, Victoria) for
          ____ Godmother ____Godfather attesting that they are active parishioners and   
         have permission to be the sponsors.