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.  The person who scheduled your child's Baptism will also discuss a date for a parents' session because the Church wishes to help parents see the big connection: Baptism connects us - for life - to a worldwide family that gives us privileges and responsibilites. In the Rite of Baptism we celebrate the reality of being immersed in God's life through: The Community, The Signing of the Cross, Anointing with Chrism (a perfumed oil), Water, The White Baptismal Garment, and the Lighted Baptismal Candle.

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  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.