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Scheduling a Baptism

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Baptismal Record

If you need a copy of your baptismal record or some other sacramental record (i.e. confirmation record, marriage record), you may request one by following these instructions.

It is both a great joy and responsibility for the Pastoral Staff and members of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish to support you in your decision to have your child baptized. We look forward to welcoming your child into the Christian community in the Roman Catholic tradition here at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish.

See below for infomration about Baptism at various stages of a person's life.

Baptisms are on the 4th Sunday of each month. If these dates do not work for you and your family please contact Lynn at the parish office for other date options.

While there is no “fee” to have your child baptized here at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, many people choose to make an offering to the parish at the time of the baptism. Please be assured that whatever offering you make will be used to support the work and mission of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish.

For more information, or to make arrangements to have your child baptized, please complete the form and email it to parish@olossharon.org. Once we receive the form we will be in touch about scheduling. If you have questions you can call the parish office at 781-784-2265 or email parish@olossharon.org .
For Infants and Young Children (below 3rd Grade)

Baptisms take place on the 4th Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. Other times are available upon request.

The responsibilities of parents who present a child for baptism include training the child in the practice of the faith and bringing them up to keep God’s commandments as Jesus taught us, by loving God and our neighbor. The best way to meet these parental responsibilities is by the example of your life including active participation in the life of your parish, especially the Eucharist (Mass), and by practicing love of God and neighbor.

The role of the godparents is to support you in your responsibilities described in the previous paragraph. Godparents should be fully-initiated (Baptism, Confirmation, First Eucharist) Roman Catholics who actively participate in the life of their parish, especially the Eucharist (Mass). One godparent can be a Christian witness. This person should be a baptized Christian in any Christian denomination who is active in his or her church.
For Children Grades 3-10

Young people in grades 3-10 who are being baptized will also be prepared for First Communion. Preparation and celebration will based on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and adapted for each situation.
For Older Children (Grades 11+) and Adults

Young adults (grade 11+) and adults will be prepared for all three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist) which will be celebrated at the Easter Vigil. Preparation and celebration will be based on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and adapted for each situation.