The Christian Community welcomes you with great joy! In its name I claim you for Christ our savior by the sign of his cross.
A sacrament is an outward sign of God's presence and action in our lives. The Sacrament of Baptism (which means "immersion") is the Church's ritual through which God's presence and action in the life of the child to be baptized is celebrated and deepened! In Baptism, the sign of the pouring of the water signifies the child's "immersion" in the life of Christ and the Church. Parents, godparents, and the whole parish community pledge to take on specific tasks of living and exemplifying the Christian faith for the newly-baptized child.
At St. Bernard's, baptisms of children under 7 years old are held an average of twice a month on Sundays at 1:30 PM. (See link to schedule; below) Arrangements should be made at least 6 weeks prior to an anticipated Baptism. To arrange for a Baptism, parents will meet with a member of the parish staff. Prior to the Baptism, parents will participate in a pre-baptism gathering with other parents, where they will be invited to reflect on the meaning of this particular Baptism in the family's life, as well as converse with other parents about the joys and challenges of Christian parenting. These group gatherings are held on selected Monday evenings at 7:30 pm; see link to schedule below.
Please call the parish office at 516-731-4220 to arrange an initial meeting.
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