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Baptism at Ascension
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BAPTISM OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN UNDER 3
Please note that baptisms need to be planned at least 6 weeks in advance.
Por favor tenga en cuenta que los bautismos deben planificarse por lo menos 6 semanas de adelantado.Preparation of PARENTS/ GODPARENTS FOR BAPTISM
Baptism of infants and children under 3 in English is celebrated the second Saturday and third Sunday of every month.Parents are required:
- To fill in the Baptism Information Sheet at the Rectory, and to provide a copy of the child's birth certificate
- To meet by appointment with the team for a session of rite initiation prior to the Baptism.
Godparents should be Catholics in good standing.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information about baptisims in English during the month of July, please call the rectory at 212-222-0666 and ask for Fr. Kearney, the pastor. You can also contact us via email at sacraments@ascensionchurchnyc.org.
BAPTISM OF CHILDREN OVER THE AGE OF 3
In order for a child over the age of 3 to be baptised, they must have one year of religious education instruction before being baptized.
- Classes are offered Sunday mornings at 9:15 am followed by the 11:00am Mass.
- We follow the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program, a Montessori-based approach to sharing our Catholic faith with Pre-K and K students, ages 3 through 6.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Mary Santorello at the Ascension Religious Education office to register:faithformation@ascensionchurchnyc.org
Mary Santorello
Director of Religious Education
212-749-5938