Baptism

Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." (Matthew 19:14)

Infant Baptism 

For families of Saint Albert the Great and Saint Francis Xavier

We look forward to celebrating your infant's Baptism and welcoming your child to the Catholic faith!  Baptisms are held at Saint Francis at 12:30pm and at Saint Alberts at 12:00pm. During the months of July and August all Baptisms are held at Saint Albert the Great. Please see the upcoming dates below. 

There is a required Baptismal Catechesis class for parents and godparents which must be completed prior to the baptism, please make sure to register with the parish office.

If you would like to register your child for Baptism or need more information, please contact the office at 781-337-2171, Ext. 9.

 

Godparent Requirements:

  1. Must be at least 16 years of age. 
  2. Must be a Baptized Catholic who has completed the Sacraments of Eucharist (Communion) and Confirmation and is practicing their Catholic faith. You will be required to provide documentation of their Confirmation unless they received Confirmation at Saint Alberts the Great or Saint Francis Xavier (then we can obtain the information).
  3. If the second godparent is not Catholic, he or she must be ​a baptized Christian and should be practicing his or her faith.
 

Upcoming Dates 

May 2025
Class – Monday May 5 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel at the Collaborative Offices
Baptism - Sunday, May 11 at 12:30 PM at Saint Francis Xavier
Baptism - Sunday, May 18 at 12:00 PM at Saint Albert the Great

June 2025
Class – Monday June 2 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel at the Collaborative Offices
Baptism - Sunday, June 8 at 12:30 PM at Saint Francis Xavier
Baptism - Sunday, June 15 at 12:00 PM at Saint Albert the Great

July 2025
Class – Monday July 7 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel at the Collaborative Offices
Baptism - Sunday, July 20 at 12:00 PM at Saint Albert the Great

August 2025
Class – Monday August 4 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel at the Collaborative Offices
Baptism - Sunday, August 24 at 12:00 PM at Saint Albert the Great

September 2025
Class – Monday September 15 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel at the Collaborative Offices
Baptism - Sunday, September 21 at 12:30 PM at Saint Francis Xavier