Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I need two Sponsors for baptism? Only one sponsor is required for baptism and the sponsor can be either male or female. However, customarily a person has two sponsors (i.e. Godparents). When a person has two sponsors for baptism, canon law requires that one sponsor be male and one female. What are the Qualifications for a Sponsor? A sponsor must be a Catholic, at least 16 years of age, baptized, confirmed, already receiving the Most Holy Eucharist and living a life in harmony with the faith and the role to be undertaken. If the sponsor is married, the marriage must be in accord with the laws of the Catholic Church. Can a non-Catholic be a Sponsor? A baptized Christian from a non-Catholic ecclesial community may be admitted as a witness to the baptism but only together with a Catholic sponsor. 
For more information, please call
Sheilah Burleigh-Segatore, Coordinator of Religious Education at 508-224-3636, ext 111 or email stboncre@verizon.net. |
The Sacrament
of Baptism Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. (Romans 6:3-4) Through Baptism, we are united with Christ and given a share in his saving ministry. We receive sanctifying grace and become true children of the Father and living temples of the Holy Spirit. We are incorporated into the Church, forgiven our sins and made holy in God’s sight. Baptisms for infants and young children are scheduled on a monthly basis. Alternative arrangements can be made through the parish office on a case by case basis. Required Instruction: The parents of infants are requested to attend an instructional class prior to the baptism of their child. Registration forms are filled out at the time of the meeting. Please RSVP by calling Sheilah at 508-224-3636 ext. 111 or emailing stboncre@verizon.net at least 3 days ahead of the meeting you plan on attending to help us in our planning. Thank you! 2023 Parent classes are held Sunday at 1:00 PM on the following dates: May 7, June 4, August 6, September 10, October 1, November 5, December 3 NO CLASSES WILL BE HELD IN APRIL OR JULY Young children of school age receive age appropriate instruction through the Religious Education Program prior to baptism. Please contact the parish office. Teenagers and Adults receive instruction through the RCIA program. They are baptized, confirmed and receive their 1st Communion at the Easter Vigil. Please contact the parish office for more information on the RCIA program. The following is a list of Baptism Dates for 2023 please call the office for more information Baptism are at 1:00 PM on the following Sundays 2023
April - NO BAPTISMS May 14 June 11 July - NO BAPISMS August - 13 September 17 October 8 November 12 December 10 |