Baptism – Information for Parents
Baptisms are scheduled by calling the church office (216-932-3300).
1. The parents and the sponsor (koumbaro) must be members in good standing of an Orthodox Christian Church, showing evidence of their membership in a Parish of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese or other canonical jurisdiction. If you and/or the sponsor are members of Sts. Constantine and Helen, please make sure that you are up-to-date in your stewardship commitment. If you or the sponsor is a member of another Orthodox Church, please bring written verification from that church that you are a member in good standing.
2. Promptness is encouraged. Please make your plans so that you are ready at the appointed time. The Baptismal Service takes approximately 55 minutes.
3. Items necessary for the Baptism include a small bottle of olive oil, a bar of soap, two or three candles, a small hand towel, a large bath towel and the cross and clothing of the baby. The sponsor usually takes responsibility for these items.
4. The Baptismal papers are signed before the service. We would like you to send the necessary information in advance, so that the papers may be ready for signature then. Please fill in the form below and mail to the church office as soon as possible.
A portable baptismal font was donated to the church in 1999. The regular baptismal font is located in a space appropriate to 30-40 people. If you anticipate more people in attendance, you may note on the form that you request the portable font, which is then placed in the center of the church. However, this font requires the assistance of two “sturdy” men in order to move the font before and after the service. If you request the portable font, you are expected to provide the “sturdy” men.
Baptism – Information Form (Parents, please cut & paste the form below into a word processing program, print, complete and mail to church.)
BAPTISMAL INFORMATION
Name of Father
(English) ___________________________ (Greek) ____________________
___________________________ ___________________
Religion of Father, if not Orthodox __________________________________________
Birthplace of Father _____________________________________________________
City of Residence ______________________________________________________
Maiden name of Mother
(English) ___________________________ (Greek) ______________________
___________________________ ______________________
Religion of Mother, if not Orthodox ________________________________________
Birthplace of Mother ____________________________________________________
Date of Birth of Child ________________ Birthplace of Child ___________________
Name of Child
(English) ___________________________ (Greek) _______________________
___________________________ _______________________
Name of Godparent(s) __________________________________________________
Stewardship # or Archdiocese # (godparents') __________________________________
Date of Parents' Wedding _______________________________________________
Place of Parents' Wedding _______________________________________________
Wedding performed by: _______________________________________________
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ABOVE SHEET AND RETURN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO:
Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedral
3352 Mayfield Road
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
If you have any questions, please call 932-3300 during regular business hours (9:30 - 4:30).