For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants, children, or adults, Baptism is the first and foundational Sacrament by which we become sharers in Gods’ divine life, are freed from Original Sin and all person sins, become children of God, and are welcomed into the Church.
BAPTISM OF CHILDREN 0 – 6
Congratulations. We look forward to helping you; please call our main office (631)475-4739 to begin the process of preparing for your child’s baptism.
BAPTISM OF CHILDREN AGES 7-17
Once a child has reached the age of 7 they are considered, by the Catholic Church, to be of the age of reason. Canon 97.2 defines an “infant” as one who has not yet reached his seventh year. That is because once a child reaches the age of seven, he is presumed to have the use of reason, and is then considered capable of personal responsibility for his actions.
This means if you have a child age 7 or older, they will need preparation for receiving the Sacrament of Baptism. For information on the Parish Religious Education Program, please call (631)289-7327
ADULT BAPTISM (18 AND ABOVE)
Please call our main office (631)475-4739 for information on our OCIA meeting times and requirements.