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Latin rite Baptisms are held every Thursday from 5.00 PM to 6.00 PM.
BAPTISM
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.
Baptism Preparation SeminarFor the preparation of a child to be baptized in the Roman Catholic Church, the Parents and the Godparents (One Godfather and One Godmother, must be Catholics and confirmed, who are aged 18 or older ) must attend the Baptism Preparation Seminar which is held at St. Michael's Catholic Church on second Monday of every month from 08.00 PM to 09.00 PM.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR BAPTISM
Parents should submit the following documents to the Parish office at least one week before baptism.
- Copy of Baptism Preparation Course Certificate of both Parents and Godparents
- Copy of Birth Certificate of the Child
- Copy of Catholic Marriage Certificate of the Parents (Civil Marriage not accepted)
- Copy of Passport and Visa (the parents and child)
- Copy of Confirmation Certificate or Catholic Marriage Certificate of Godparents (Civil Marriage not accepted)
- Parents/Godparents reside in Sharjah/Ajman - Copy of Parish registration details
- Parents/Godparents reside outside Sharjah/Ajman - Original No Objection Letter (NOC) from the concerned Parish Priest
To register for Baptism, kindly bring the hard copies of all necessary documents to the Parish Office.