Baptism

Thank you for your interest in applying for baptism for your child.

You are the first educators of your child we are here to help you in baptism.

We celebrate the fact that your child becomes a member of the family of the church.

Please read through the information below and then complete the form below for processing:

  • As parents are the primary educators of their children in the ways of faith the most important teachers the Catholic school can help enormously in fulfilling this responsibility

    Catholic education finds its fullest expression when a family is committed to celebrating Mass.

  • A candidate for baptism should be given a sponsor also known as godparent.

    The sponsor must be at least 16 years old be a Catholic who has been confirmed, received first Holy Communion and a committed Catholic.

    They must have the intention of performing this role of sponsor, the parents of the child may not assume the role of sponsor; a relative or close friend may also witness a baptism provided one person is named sponsor.

  • As parents are the primary educators of their children in the ways of faith – the most important teachers – a catholic school can help enormously in fulfilling this responsibility. In our parish we have one such school:

    St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Chesterfield Road, Matlock, DE4 3FT.

    Tel: 01629 583616

  • The Church also provides Catholic Secondary Schools in the City. These form an important part of your child’s future education. In our parish we have two schools:

    St Thomas More Catholic School Place Fields, Buxton – SK17 6AF

    Tel: 01298 23167

    St John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy, Abbott Road, Ilkeston DE7 4HX

    Tel: 0115 9322896