Baptism

BAPTISM 

CHILDREN UNDER 7 YEARS OLD:
The process for infant baptism and children under 7 years old is as follows:
*Parent(s) call the Parish offices at 978-685-1111 to request a baptism interview appointment. In that appointment, the whole baptism process will be explained.
*Please provide a copy of your child’s birth certificate

*About Godparents:

• Must be practicing Catholics, be over 16 years of age, and have the sacraments of Initiation and live according to the teachings of Christ and His Church.

• Godparents can be single. If the person has a partner, he/she must be married by the Church. Free union or civil marriage is not enough.

• Need to give proof of Confirmation and Marriage by the Church (if they are married).

*When all relevant documents are received, you will be given the dates for the parents & godparents class, and the date for the baptism.

CHILDREN 7 YEARS OLD OR ABOVE –
Please call the parish offices at 978-685-1111 to register your child in the OCIA (Order of Christian initiation of adults)

**To learn more about this sacrament, see the article on Baptism in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.