“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded of you” (Matthew 28:19-20).
Baptism is the first sacrament celebrated in the process of becoming a full member of the Church community.
It is the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.
Baptism is, like all the sacraments, a gift from God. Water is the universal symbol. Water is absolutely essential for all life. Water cleanses and restores.
It is the waters of Baptism which give us new life.
In accordance, through Baptism we die to ourselves in order to be restored and resurrected in the new life of Christ.
“The fruit of Baptism, or baptismal grace, is a rich reality that includes forgiveness of original sin and all personal sins, birth into the new life by which man becomes an adoptive son of the Father, a member of Christ and a temple of the Holy Spirit. By this very fact the person baptized is incorporated into the Church, the Body of Christ, and made a sharer in the priesthood of Christ” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1279).
For Different Ages
Infants & Young Children (Age 6 or Younger)
Registered parishioners are invited to have their children baptized at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary RCC. Baptisms are usually celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on the first and third Sunday of the month. Please note that a date for baptism cannot be confirmed until the following take place.
- Parents and must be registered parishioners at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary RCC. In certain circumstances, e.g., family living in the parish, we will arrange for a baptism celebration if the person is not a registered member of the parish.
- Fill out and submit the baptism form indicating child’s name, etc.
- Fill out the attached sponsor form indicating the godparent’s readiness to share his/her faith with the child.
- Submit Parent Commitment Form
- Submit a copy of the child’s birth certificate
- Parents (and godparents when possible) must attend our Baptism Gathering session, offered the second Sunday of the month. This begins by participating at 11:30 a.m. mass, followed by class in the parish center immediately following mass. The family must contact the parish office to reserve a spot at this session. This can be done by phone (631-585-8760) or by submitting the sacrament inquiry form and someone will contact you.
- Parents must meet with Deacon Mike at a mutually acceptable time. Deacon Mike will contact the parent to set up this meeting.
The information below describes the process for having your child baptized.
Children (Age 7 and Older)
For more information, call the parish office at 631-585-8760 or fill out the form below and someone will contact you.
Adults (Age 18 and Older)
For young adults or adults seeking to become catholic, please click here.
For more information, call the parish office at 631-585-8760 or fill out the form below and someone will contact you: