PLANNING YOUR CHILD'S BAPTISM AT ST. JOSEPH PARISH

Congratulations on the birth of your child: we wish you and your family all of God’s blessings!

Often the Baptism of a child is an opportunity to connect or reconnect with the church community. If you are not registered with our Parish, you may begin that process as well: Please contact baptisms@stjbabylon.org by
e-mail or you may phone Debbie at our Parish Office at 631.669.0068, ext 104.

FAQs

When can I baptize my baby or child at St. Joseph?
Baptisms are by scheduled appointment on Sundays and Saturdays throughout the year. 
We celebrate our Baptisms each Sunday at 1:45pm in the Church and on Saturdays at 1:00pm in the Church.

Is there a preparation class for parents before the actual baptism ceremony?
Yes.  Baptism is the 1st Sacrament of Initiation, and as your parish it is our responsibility to make sure you have all the tools you need to raise your child within the Catholic Faith.  To do that we have put in place a Baptism Preparation program which involves prayer, discussion, and community.  Some of the class is completed on your own at home and part of it is with other young families getting ready to baptize their child.  When you submit your paperwork and set up the Baptismal date you will be given the schedule of classes available so we can get you started.

 ****As of January 2022 - Virtual classes are being offered via ZOOM.  Otherwise, these classes are held here at the Parish Center.  Godparents are always welcome to attend too!  
Once your paperwork has been submitted, you will receive a call and email with the upcoming class schedule. 

What if I have baptized another child at St. Joseph Parish during the last three years?
Please tell our Parish Office Staff member, who will direct you accordingly.

What if my baby was baptized in the hospital under emergency conditions: what do I do?
Just inform our Parish Office Staff member when registering : your baby will receive and celebrate the baptismal anointings with other babies being baptized.  Baptism is a Sacrament which is only received once, so your child will not be baptized again.

Can a Jewish or Muslim or another non-baptized person be a godparent for a Catholic baptism?
No. Each child needs at least one godparent who is a baptized Roman Catholic who has also already received Communion and Confirmation. Further, if a family desires two godparents for their child: one must be male and the other female; in addition, one must be a baptized Roman Catholic, and the other may be a Christian witness, who is a baptized member of a Christian church.

If you have further questions, please speak with a Parish Office Staff member.