BAPTISM
English Baptisms are the 1st & 3rd Saturday of every month at 12:30 PM
Polish Baptisms are the 2nd Saturday of every month at 12:30 PM
Spanish Baptisms are the 4th Saturday of every month at 12:30 PM
Please call the rectory at (718) 821-6447 to arrange an appointment and instructions. Bring the child's birth certificate to the appointment and the Godparents names. Parents and Godparents are required to attend a baptismal instruction class prior to the celebration. Guideline for eligibility of Godparents is listed below.
Godparents/Sponsors
Requirements for Godparent/Sponsor:
-must bring a sponsor certificate from their parish indicating that they are practicing Catholics.
-must be a baptized Catholic
-has received both Holy Communion and the Sacrament of Confirmation
-is at least 16 years of age,
-must attend Mass ALL Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation
-observe the laws of the Church concerning marriage (no civil marriage)
-is NOT the child's parent (biological or adoptive) or grandparent.
Eucharist/First Holy Communion
Catholics observe a discipline of refraining from food and drink at least one hour before Holy Communion, which they do not receive while consciously in a state of mortal sin.
Matrimony
For arrangement and pre-marriage instruction, call the Parish Office at least nine months prior to scheduling wedding date. Things you will need:
-updated baptism certificate (6 months before wedding date)
-Confirmation certificate
-Freedom to marry form- need 2 witnesses for each person (priest will provide you with the form)
-get marriage license at City Clerk Office (1 month before wedding)
-payment for Church is 1 month before wedding
-register for Pre-Cana: Office of Faith Formation Marriage Ministry - Located at 310 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Telephone #718-281-9540, Email: precana@diobrook.org, Website: www.pre-cana.org
R.C.I.A -Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults/Children
The R.C.I.A journey of faith prepares candidates for initiation into the Catholic Church. Non-Catholics and Catholics who have not received the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation should call the Parish Office at (718) 821-6447 to learn about and enroll in the R.C.I.A Program.