The Sacrament of Baptism

Jesus answered, “Amen, amen, I say to you,
no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. 

(John 3:5)

Baptism is the gateway to the sacraments and is necessary for salvation by actual reception or at least by desire. Through baptism men and women are freed from sin, are reborn as children of God, and, configured to Christ by an indelible character, are incorporated into the Church. 

(Code of Canon Law no. 849)

To inquire about having your child’s baptism at St. Joseph’s, please download the "Baptism Request Form" and submit it to our parish secretary at secretary@stjosephgv.nyc.

For more information, please download our Baptism Handbook.

Child baptisms are held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month and baptism preparation classes are held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.

Sign up for a baptism class here - for both parents and godparents.

If you have any questions, please call the parish secretary at (212) 741-1274.

If you are an adult seeking the sacrament of baptism please see our "Becoming Catholic" page.

Though not required, it is customary for parents to make a voluntary donation in support of the ministry of the parish. These offerings are generally between $100 to $500.