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    Baptism

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    Baptisms take place four times a year only on weekend masses.  Parents are allowed to choose which Mass they would like to baptize during the registration process.  This is done on a first come first serve basis.  Those who do not live within our parish boundaries, must bring a letter of permission from the parish you belong to in order to baptize at our parish community. 

    Baptism Dates: June 3rd & 4th

    - Registration for baptism opens April 17, 2023 for parishioners and those who live within parish boundaries.
    - Registration for non-parishioners with a letter of permission opens May 1, 2023.
    -Classes in English take place on May 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th. 
    -Classes in Spanish take place on May 11th, 18th, 25, and June 1st.
    -Classes are from 7pm to 8:30pm.​

    ​Requirements to Baptize

    1. 1. Parents of the child must be registered in the parish or live in the parish boundaries.
    2. 2. Parents who live outside of the parish area need a letter of permission from their parish.
    3. 3. To register, the parent must present the Birth Certificate (long form) of the child to be baptized.
    4. 4. Married godparents must be married in the Catholic Church.
    5. 5. If the godparent(s) are single, they must have received the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Two single godparents must be male and female. 
    6. 6. Divorced Catholics may be godparents if they are living single lives.
    7. 7. The parents and godparents MUST ATTEND ALL FOUR BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSES, or show proof of having attended Baptism classes within a three year period. 
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    Our Lady of Sorrows Parish
    1108 W Hackberry Ave.
    McAllen, Texas 78501-4370
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