St. Paul Catholic Church

Presentation of a Child

Requirements:

1)	The child must be a baptized Catholic and will usually be 3 years of age.

2)	A copy of the baptismal record must be supplied to the parish if the child was not baptized at St. Paul.

3)	The parents must be registered in the parish for at least 3 months prior to the ceremony date. Record of registration will be verified through the Parish Office.

4)	All ceremonies are scheduled the first Sunday of each month and more than one child may be presented at each Mass.

5)	The actual ceremony will take place during mass immediately following the Greeting.

6)	The child and parents will participate in the entrance procession, will be designated to bring up the Offertory gifts, and will receive a special blessing. Therefore, it is important that the child and the parents arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the beginning of mass, and that they are dressed appropriately. NO EXCEPTIONS.

7)	A special seating area will be designated for the child and parents only during the mass. All other guests will be in the general seating area of the church.

8)	A $25.00 fee is to be paid prior to the ceremony.

9)	Pictures and/or video-recording will be allowed during the actual ceremony, but are subject to the following guidelines:
 
a)	Video/photos must be taken from the side aisle(s) only.
b)	No video/photos are to be take place in the sanctuary area.
c)	No flash photography at any time during the mass.
d)	Reverence for the Blessed Sacrament must be exhibited at all times during the mass.