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The Sacrament of Baptism becomes the basis of our Christian life, the gateway to life in the Holy Spirit, and the door which allows us to experience the other sacraments of the church. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons and daughters of God. By being baptized, we become members of the Catholic Church and our parish family.
Schedule of Baptisms:
Your child's baptism should be scheduled at least one month in advance of preferred date.
Baptisms in English are celebrated on Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m., with a 12:45 p.m. arrival time. Please call the rectory at 516-883-6675 to inquire about dates.
For Baptisms in Spanish, please call Rev. Kingsley Nwanwa at 516-767-0781
How to register for a Baptism
Baptism Information Form **
To register for the baptism and reserve a date, kindly fill out the information form linked above and return it to the rectory. You may return the completed form by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please follow the directions in the top portion of the form.
Sponsor Requirements
A Sponsor (Godparent) needs to provide a Testimony of Designated Sponsor at the baptism. This is an oath claiming that he/she fulfills the requirements to be a Sponsor, as explained in the following documents:
The Requirements to be a Sponsor
More about Sponsors
The Diocesan Testimony of Designated Sponsor can be obtained at the rectory (1327 Port Washington Blvd. Port Washington) or may be downloaded here. Please note that this form, as of September, 2026, is a new version from the Diocese of Rockville Centre and does not require the signature of a priest. The Sponsors are expected to vouch for themselves their worthiness to be a Sponsor by answering all the questions on the form, and signing and initialing where indicated.
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