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 - Parents need to schedule an appointment with one of our clergy. You can do this by calling the parish office at (512) 258-1161. It is during this meeting that we will schedule the date for the Baptism of your child.
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 which is held at St. Thomas More on the first Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m. (except during the month of July). Parents can schedule a time to attend the class during their meeting with the clergy. You can also attend a Baptism Class at another parish and then provide St. Thomas More with a Certificate of Attendance.
Baptisms are usually celebrated on Sunday following the 12:30 pm Mass.  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.