For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God.
The Sacrement of Baptism is celebrated at
1:00 PM in English on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
1:00 PM in Creole on the 4th Saturday of each month.
If you are planning to have your child baptized in Sacred Heart parish, please call the rectory 718-528-0577.
Required Documents
Parents must present:
A copy of the baby’s birth certificate.
A baptism certificate for one of the godparents (to verify that they are Catholic).
If you live within another parish’s geographic boundaries, you need a letter from your pastor giving his consent for the baby to be baptized at Sacred Heart (unless you are registered at Sacred Heart).
Godparents
The Church asks that a child have at least one Catholic godparent who is baptized, confirmed, and living his/her faith. The other godparent, formally known as a sponsor, may be a “Christian witness” who need not be Catholic. Someone may “stand in” (act as a proxy) for a godparent who is not able to be present at the Baptism.
What Parents Should Know About Catholic Baptism
Parents presenting their child for Catholic Baptism assume a significant responsibility in the decision to have the child baptized in the Roman Catholic faith. Catholic Baptism is much more than a cultural or social ritual. It is a highly significant event that represents a faith and value decision that parents have made on behalf of their child. It means that parents have chosen for the child the direction of growing up in the Catholic religion.
Having made that choice, parents are encouraged to evaluate their own personal commitment to the Catholic Faith and its practice. Parents should create an atmosphere in the home of religious faith and practice so that their children, even in the early years, can gradually make their own the religion into which they have been baptized.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Cambria Heights is a vibrant community united in faith that engages in celebrating the ongoing presence of Christ, evengelizing persons, families, culture to the gospel of Jesus Christ, serving all peoples in His name.
