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 

February 2026
Class – Saturday February 7th at 1:00 PM in the Chapel at the Collaborative Offices
Baptism - Sunday, February 8th at 12:30 PM at Saint Francis Xavier
Baptism - Sunday February 15th at 12:00 PM at Saint Albert the Great
Baptism - Sunday, February 22nd at 12:30 PM at Saint Francis Xavier

March
Class – Saturday March 7th at 1:00 PM in the Chapel at the Collaborative Offices
Baptism - Sunday, March 8th at 12:30 PM at Saint Francis Xavier
Baptism - Sunday March 15th at 12:00 PM at Saint Albert the Great
Baptism - Sunday, March 22nd at 12:30 PM at Saint Francis Xavier

April
Class – Saturday April 11th at 1:00 PM in the Chapel at the Collaborative Offices
Baptism - Sunday, April 12th at 12:30 PM at Saint Francis Xavier
Baptism - Sunday April 19th at 12:00 PM at Saint Albert the Great
Baptism - Sunday, April 26th at 12:30 PM at Saint Francis Xavier

May
Class – Monday May 4th at 7:00 PM in the Chapel at the Collaborative Offices
Baptism – *Sunday, May 3rd   at 12:30 PM at Saint Francis Xavier 
Baptism - Sunday, May 17th at 12:30 PM at Saint Francis Xavier

*If you are scheduled for a May 3rd baptism, you must complete the catechesis prior to May