Baptism

Since the time of early Christianity, Baptism has been the rite of initiation into the Christian community of the Church.  In Baptism, the "one Spirit" makes us members of the Body of Christ and of "one another" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1267).  

Our parish has a two-step process designed to help parents understand the Sacrament of Baptism and their role in helping their child fully live the gifts received in baptism.

First

Please contact the parish office at (512)258-1161 or email efranklin@stmaustin.org to make an appointment to speak with clergy to discuss your child's baptism. Please fill out and provide the following documents, and bring them with you to the meeting.

• Baptism Information Sheet
• Baptism Sponsor Verification Form
• Copy of the birth certificate or verification of birth facts record
• Permission to baptize letter (if not a parishioner at St. Thomas More)

Second
Parents and Godparents must attend a Baptism Class at either St. Thomas More or another parish. If attending the class elsewhere, you must provide St. Thomas More  with a Certificate of Attendance.
Baptism classes at St. Thomas More are held on the first Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m. (except during the month of July).  Please contact the parish office to register for the baptism class. 
Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays at 12:30 pm. 
It is also customary for the family to make an offering to the parish in thanksgiving for the gift received.

The Religious Education program coordinates the "Older Student Sacrament Program" in the fall and spring of each year. For more information contact the parish office at (512) 258-1161 or the Religious Education office at (512) 258-1944.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) prepares adults to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.  For more information about the RCIA process contact the Direct or Adult Faith Formation at (512) 258-1944 or visit our "Becoming Catholic" page.