The Baptism of an adult is handled through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program. Call the rectory, 215-572-0128, for information.
The family of a child to be baptized should be registered in the parish.
Parents should attend a Pre-Baptismal Class (usually held once a month) before the day of Baptism.
Except during Lent, parish celebrations of Baptism are usually held during the 9:30 am Mass on the first Sunday of the month and at 1:00 pm on the other Sundays.
To schedule a baptism of a child and to register for the pre-Baptismal class, call the rectory, 215-572-0128, during the weekdays, preferably between 9 am and
2 pm.
The information needed:
Child's Full Name
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Whether the child was baptized in an emergency
*Date of Baptism
Father's Full Name
Father's Religion
Mother's Full Maiden Name
Mother's Religion
Parents' Church of Marriage
Family Address
Family Telephone Number
Godfather's Full Name
**Godfather's Religion
Godfather's Parish
Godmother's Full Name
**Godmother's Religion
Godmother's Parish
* Please arrange date of Baptism with the Church before planning for any party. Occasionally the church may not schedule Baptisms on a particular Sunday
(for example, 40 Hours, First Communion Sunday) or may schedule them at a different time. We usually limit the number of Baptisms in a Mass to two and on Sunday afternoon to five.
**Please note that each Godparent must obtain a 'Certificate of Eligibility' to be a sponsor from their current parish. A Catholic Godparent must be a practicing Catholic; have
received the three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist); if married, marriage was approved by the Church; be at least 16 years old (or have approval of pastor).
One sponsor may be a Christian Witness - a non-Catholic Christian.