Baptism
Baptism is the gateway to the sacraments and is necessary for salvation. It is the first Sacrament of Initiation in the Catholic Church, the foundation of our life in Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. Baptism bestows God’s grace on a person, frees the recipient from Original and Personal Sin, and makes the person a member of the Body of Christ, the Church.
INFANTS
If you are expecting or have recently given birth, Congratulations! Kindly fill out the online baptism registration form. Please contact the parish office in Essex at (860) 767-1284 or in Chester at (860) 526-5495 or
office@stocpct.org .
ADULTS
For adults joining the faith, instruction concerning this Sacrament can be arranged through the RCIA (Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults) program. Please contact Paul Brucker at ocia@stocpct.org.
DAY | TIME | VENUE
Our Lady of Sorrows: Every Sunday after the Noon Mass.
St. Joseph’s: Every Sunday after the 10 am Mass.
Fr. Peter will administer the sacrament of baptism on the first Sunday.
GODPARENTS
Godparents, also known as sponsors, must be confirmed and practicing Catholics. If married, they must have been married in the Catholic Church or in a marriage recognized by the Catholic Church. In accordance with Canon Law (Canon 873), there may be only one male sponsor, one female sponsor, or one sponsor of each gender. The parents of the child may not serve as sponsors.
A non-Catholic may serve as a Christian witness to the Sacrament of Baptism but may not act as a godparent.
Sponsors who belong to another parish are required to obtain a Letter of Sponsorship from their pastor confirming their eligibility.