Baptisms
A family requesting a child to be baptized must be registered in the parish 3 months prior to scheduling the baptism. The baptism preparation class is required, if it has been more than 3 years since you have taken a baptismal preparation class. The parish receptionist, Paulina Albizures, is the point of contact to register for a baptismal class, answer questions, and reserve a date for a baptism. She can be reached at (703) 753-6700 or reception@holytrinityparish.net. Classes are offered monthly in both English and Spanish. English: 1st Thursday of the month at 7:30pm; Spanish: the 2nd Tuesday of the month, at 7:30pm. Both are held in room 201. English baptisms are held on Sundays at 2:30 pm in the Church, Spanish baptisms are held on the last Saturday of the month, at 6:30 pm in the Church. Each Baptismal date is limited to six children (first come first served). Once you decide on a particular date, it will be best to secure your place by downloading the registration form and getting it into the Parish Office.
You only need one practicing Catholic godparent. Godparents must provide a Godparent/sponsor certificate from Holy Trinity at least one week before the scheduled baptism. Each Godparent from outside the parish must provide an original (no fax or copies will be accepted) sponsor certificate from their home parish one week before the scheduled baptism. The certificate must verify them as registered members of the Catholic Church and that they are able to undertake the duties and responsibilities of a Godparent. Godparents must have received Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, be 16 years old, be regular participants in the life of their Parish and, if they are married, be married sacramentally in the Church. You may choose to have two godparents and it is possible that one of the people you choose is a non-Catholic, baptized Christian of another faith. This person is called a “Christian Witness” and does not need any documentation. Non-practicing Catholics may not be Godparents, Christian Witnesses, or proxy’s (in case of any questions, you are welcome to contact our Pastor at the Parish Office).
To get a Godparent/Sponsor Certificate from Holy Trinity:
A Godparent/Sponsor has to be registered and active in the parish 3 months prior to requesting a sponsor certificate, must have received Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, be 16 years old, be regular participants in the life of the Parish and, if they are married, be married sacramentally in the Church. Please refer any questions to the parish office.
To be “active, regular participants” in Holy Trinity Parish means:
- You are registered
- You attend Sunday Mass and receive the sacraments regularly
- If you have children, your children are registered in Religious Education 1st grade through 8th grade
- You are actively involved in some parish ministry
- You use your envelopes to support the parish
Please see the schedule below for baptismal dates and classes.
Baptism Dates
- January 15th, 22nd, 28th (Spanish), and 29th
- February 5th, 12th, 19th, 25th (Spanish), and 26th
- March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, and 31st (Spanish)
- Saturday, April 14th, 11AM, April 22nd, 28th (Spanish), and 29th
- May 6th, 13th, 20th, 26th (Spanish), and 27th
Baptism Preparation Class Dates
- English: Feb 2, March 1, April 12,May 3
- Spanish: Feb 14, March 20, April 10, May 8
Baptism Forms
Formulario de Registro para Bautismo
Declaración de Elegibilidad para Apadrinar
