Baptism

Parents who wish their child to be baptized should be registered members of St. Anne Parish. Attendance at a one-hour Baptismal preparation class, held every 6-8 weeks, is required. Register for an upcoming class online or by calling the Parish Office at 706-561-8678. Godparents must provide letters from their Catholic parishes to our Parish Office stating that they are active and in good standing before a Baptism date can be approved. ​Parents need to contact a priest using this Baptism Request Form to make arrangements for the Baptism. Baptisms are normally celebrated on Saturday evenings or Sundays, following one of the scheduled Masses.

​Here are some FAQs about having your child baptized at St. Anne Catholic Church:

Can you tell me more about Godparents?
Sure, being a Godparent is more than an honorary title. When someone agrees to be a Godparent, it means that they are pledging to always play a significant and positive role in that Child’s life and spiritual life. A Godparent must be a practicing Catholic, and if married, married by a Catholic priest. If you have two Godparents, Church law asks that one be a man and the other be a woman. 

But my best friend is not Catholic and I really wanted him to be my child’s Godfather. What can I do?
If your friend is a baptized Christian, he may stand next to the Godparent as a Christian Witness. There must always be at least one Godparent who is a practicing Catholic. 

My child’s father and I are not married. Can we still have our baby baptized?
Of course you can, and we are happy you have chosen to do so. However, it is essential that the parents of the child agree to raise their Son/Daughter as a Catholic and as they grow older, help them practice their faith.