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Baptism

- 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: Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word.
  
  Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1213
Upcoming Baptisms
- Baptisms are held on the first Sunday of every month at 12:30 pm, following the 11:00 am Mass. Attendance of parents at a Pre-Baptism Program is required. Godparents are to turn their Sponsor Certificates into the
  Parish Office two weeks prior to the Baptism.
- Baptism Preparation Class
  
  Parents are reminded that parish & diocesan policy requires parents to complete a Baptism Preparation Class before the Baptism of their child if they have not done so in the past five years. Reservations are not required but are highly encouraged.
  
  To Register, Call Us!
- Baptism registration
  
  Please fill and print out the Baptism Registration Form and return it to the parish office. Baptisms are normally held at
  12:30 pm on the first Sunday of the month.
  
  Baptism Registration Form
Becoming a Godparent
- A Godparent is a practicing Catholic striving to live out his or her baptismal promises in union with the Catholic Church. In the case of newly baptized infants or children, the role and responsibility of the Godparent is to help the parents/guardians in their child's faith formation. Your child should be able to look to the person you select as a Catholic, Christian role model.
  
  The Catholic sponsor must obtain a Sponsor Certificate from their parish and submit this to St. Mary of the Falls two weeks prior to the Baptism. If you are a member of St. Mary of the Falls, please stop by the parish office to pick up a Sponsor Certificate. If you have any questions regarding Baptism, Godparents, or Sponsorship, feel free to contact us at (440) 235-2222 and ask to speak to a member of the pastoral staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Catholic Godparent Requirements
  The Church requires that a Catholic Godparent must:
  
  Be a registered member of a parish community
  
  Be at least 16 years of age
  
  Have received the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation
  
  Join weekly in the celebration of Mass and Holy Communion
  
  If married, be so by a priest or deacon
  
  A Godparent cannot be the parent of the person being baptized
- What if my Baptism Sponsor is not Catholic?
  That's okay! A baptized person of another faith may act as a Christian Witness together with a Catholic sponsor. While no sponsor certificate is required for the Christian Witness, it is expected that the person is an active participant in the faith tradition in which they are baptized. A non-Catholic may act as a sponsor for Baptism only when accompanied by a practicing Catholic sponsor who is fulfilling each of the requirements noted above.
Welcome to the Newly Baptized!
- Alexander Jacob Certo
  Hailey Ellen Cole
  Colson Tyler Conn
  Veronica Rose Egan
  Allison Marie Fruechtl
- Braylon Lyon Mendez
  Avery Lynn Tomlinson
  Kaylin Marie Tomlinson
  Nathan Davis Zifcheck
  Benjamin Kenneth Blum