Infant Baptism:

It is with great joy that we welcome you and your child into our Christian community.
Call #  802-487-9881 to make an apppoinment or e-mail: materdei@vermontcatholic.org

IMPORTANT PROCEDURE

Baptisms are scheduled only on Saturdays (unless privately arranged with you and the pastor) at 10:00 a.m.  We kindly suggest a donation on behalf of your child payable to “Mater Dei Parish”.

Godparents are expected to be people of faith who can assist you, the parents, in preparing your child to live a Christian life.  You may choose to have a god-father and a god-mother. God-parent/s MUST BE a confirmed Roman Catholic, and we kindly request that you provide us with a copy of a Sponsor Certificate, which is obtained from the god-parents’ present parish (the one in which they are currently registered).

Finally, parents and god-parents are required to attend a preparation class prior to the Baptism.  

Please return the enclosed envelope with the completed baptismal form, the sponsor certificates, a copy of the child’s birth certificate, and your donation for  the church to our Parish address: 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, VT 05855. Once we have received all the documentation, we will call you to finalize all the arrangements.

Once again, welcome to our Parish Family.  We look forward to celebrating this joyful day with you.

Download Form 1

Download Sponsorship Form 2

Download Affidavit Form 3

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION

Parents and Godparents (Sponsors) are expected to be present at the needed preparation before we celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism for your child.  A Vocationist Priest will assist you for the Baptismal preparation class. Once again, we remind you that the Godparents (Sponsors) MUST BE a baptized, received first communion and confirmation and married in the Catholic Church if married and come to Church regularly.  All arrangements must be done a month before the Baptism.  We greatly thank you for your cooperation. Please, consult with the pastor if there are any other issues.

All preparation sessions are held at Mater Dei Parish Rectory.

For directions please call our Rectory Office
at 802-334-5066  / 802-487-9881.

NOTE:  

• No Baptisms are celebrated during Lent Season.
• Your Baptism Certificate will be provided at the Baptism ceremony upon completion of these procedures.

Contact: Patricia Petersen

Director of Catholic Formation – Parish Catechetical Leaders # Call #  802-487-9881 to make an apppoinment or e-mail: materdei@vermontcatholic.org

Call #  802-487-9881 to make an apppoinment or e-mail: materdei@vermontcatholic.org

Mater Dei Parish rejoices with our Confirmandi as they recieve a great outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Director of Catholic Formation – Ph: 744-269-7092 / E-mail : nray_7yahoo.com

By Appointment

You can make an appointment with our Vocationist Priests at anytime if you or anyone in your family needs the sacrament of Anointing. We would love to assist you and pray for you.  Often people are anointed with the Holy Oil before their surgeries or any surgical procedures. Prayer and Holy Oil always help you and assure your faith in Jesus.

Assist someone to receive the Sacrament of Holy Anointing is one of the merciful and pious act you can do as a Catholic faithful.

Days of Anointing at Each Church

Every churches in our Parish are scheduled Anointing Masses once a month for the availability of the sacraments to our parishioners. Please, ask your church coordinator to set up the Anointing Mass in your calendar.

Follow the Checklist for Marriage: Parish Wedding Preparations

• Initial Meeting with Pastor - Call #  802-487-9881 to make an apppoinment or e-mail: materdei@vermontcatholic.org

  • Premarital Questionnaire

  • Fully Engaged Survey

• Meeting with Pastor to go over Fully Engaged Results

• Agagpe Catholic Marriage Course – Online

  • http://www.catholicmarriageprep.com/

  • Or

  • Parish Mentor Couple Program (Where available)

• Natural Family Planning (NFP) Course – Online

  • https://ccli.org/

• Session with Parish Couple

• Retreat Day

• Final Meeting with Pastor to go over Wedding Ceremony

• Post-Cana
  
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We welcome to renew your Marriage vows at anytime you want . Please, call us early to arrange proper procedure
Call #  802-487-9881 to make an apppoinment or e-mail: materdei@vermontcatholic.org
 

Anytime you are ready, we are ready to welcome you 24/7. Vocations are our Business.