Baptism

Become a child of God.

The first sacrament of initiation.

SACRAMENT SCHEDULE

Please call the Parish Office to arrange for your child’s Baptism or to inquire about an adult Baptism.

PARISH OFFICE CONTACT

SAINT JOSEPH

(845) 481-4560 and dial 9
Office Hours
Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 3:30PM


SAINT PETER

 (845) 658-3117
Office Hours
8:30AM-12:30PM, Monday thru Wednesday

BAPTISMAL SPONSOR ELIGIBILITY FORM

MORE ABOUT THE SACRAMENT

Baptism: The Gateway to the Spiritual Life

Baptism is the foundation of the Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as children of God, we become members of Christ, we are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word.”  (Catechism of the Catholic Church #1213). There is great joy when a family presents their child to be welcomed as the newest member of our family of faith!

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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 Matthew 28:19

The preparation and formation for Baptism follows the model of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults as well as being inline with the requirements of the Diocese. Families are to attend a Baptism preparation class that explains the Rite of the Reception of Children and the Celebration of the Sacrament. After the family attends that class and completes all the requirements, they may schedule their child’s Baptism with the Pastor by calling the Parish Office.

It is our hope that through the Baptism Preparation class, families will more fully experience the richness of the baptismal rite, and thus support them in “…their role as nurturers of the life that God has entrusted to them.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church #1251)

http://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p2s2c1a1.htm