Baptism
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Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua),4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word." — Catechism of the Catholic Church, §1213 |
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Sacrament of Baptism / Letters of Eligibility for Sponsorship
Arrangements are made with Fr. Forlano. Please contact the Parish Office ext. 733 for an appointment. Baptisms will be celebrated in English at 2:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month and during the 10:00 a.m. Mass on the 4th Sunday of the month. The date of the baptism can be set after baptismal preparation for parents and godparents and letters of eligibility for sponsors have been completed. Baptismal Preparation includes online videos and an in-person session. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule the Baptismal Preparation Session. The next Baptismal Preparation session will be held on Tuesday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory conference room.
In order to be a sponsor and/or to receive a Letter of Eligibility for Sponsorship, one must be a practicing Catholic at least 16 years old, who has received all of the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation), if married, married validly in the Catholic Church, or, if not married, living a life in harmony with the faith. Parishioners of St. Charles seeking Letters of Eligibility, please call the Parish Office ext. 733 for an appointment. Prospective sponsors from other parishes should request Letters of Eligibility from their own parish and have them sent directly to St. Charles by mail or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
RECORDS & LETTERS
The parish holds Sacrament records from both St. Charles Borromeo and Our Lady of Fatima worship sites. Official documentation and letters of good standing must include the parish seal and need to be received in person. Contact the Parish Office to make a request and arrange a pick-up: 215-638-3625.
