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. 
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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. Classes are held on a Sunday at 1:00PM in the Parish Center. 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 class dates: October 1, November 5, December 3 2024 Parent class dates: January 7, February 4, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, August 4, September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1 **************************************************************************************** 2023 Baptism Dates Baptisms are at 1:00 PM on the following Sundays October 8, November 12, December 10 2024 Baptism Dates Baptisms are at 1:00 PM on the following Sundays January 14, February 11, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July NO BAPTISMS August 11, September 15, October 13, November 10, December 8 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. For more information, please call Sheilah Burleigh-Segatore, Coordinator of Religious Education at 508-224-3636, ext 111 or email stboncre@verizon.net. |
