What is Baptism?
Through the waters of Baptism we are given new life, we are washed clean and become members of Christ sharing in the Church’s mission.

"I am baptizing you with water, for repentance, but the one who is coming after me is mightier than I. I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." - St. John the Baptist
All are invited to belong
The Sacrament of Baptism is about belonging to a community of faith. We are called to live out this sacrament in our daily lives.

Lent is not only a time of repentance, a turning away from sin, but it is also from the earliest times, a preparation for baptism. For those already baptized, a renewal of our baptismal promises at the Easter liturgies. For those who are becoming a part of the Christian community, the Easter Vigil celebrates the sacrament of baptism or welcoming Christian into ‘full communion’ in the Catholic faith.

We welcome all parents - whether birth parents, or adoptive parents, whether couples or a single parent, whether their child is an infant or is already exploring their new world, whether as parents their faith is strong or they are just beginning to make it their own, whether they as a family share the same religious background or they come from very different religious traditions.

Baptismal Rites
Baptism of Children
The Church says the single most important decision you will ever make for your child is to have the child baptized. In this sacrament you are giving the child the gift of God, His grace and presence. As the ritual states, ‘ it will be your duty to educate your child in the ways of faith…” do you accept this responsibility?

There is a parents meeting in preparation for the celebration, please call the rectory to sign up for the program (631) 261-2485

Baptism of Adults
Since the beginning of the Church, adults have been welcomed into the church through baptism after a period of instruction, prayer and reflection.  For more information on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, click here.
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Baptism Schedule
We celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday at 1:00 PM, generally on the second and fourth Sunday of the month.  To register for a baptism, please call Anne at 631-261-2485 Extension 106, at least six weeks prior to the Baptism to arrange an appointment.   

As part of the preparation for the Baptism, parents are required to attend a Sunday Mass for New Families.  Following the Mass, please remain in the church for a brief orientation regarding the baptism of your child.  New Family Masses are offered at both St. Philip Neri and Our Lady Queen of Martyrs.  Families may attend at either location.                                            St. Philip Neri 9:30AM ~ Please sit on the left side of the altar, near the shrine of Mary.  Dates 3/8, 4/19, 5/10, 6/14.        Our Lady Queen of Martyrs 10:00AM ~ Please sit on the right side of the altar, near the shrine of Mary.   Dates 3/1, 4/12, 5/3, 6/7

Please note that at least one sponsor must be a practicing Catholic and provide a sponsor form from the parish that they are currently members.