Baptism

Regular Schedule

• 1st Saturday of the month, 11AM - English
• 2nd Saturday of the month, 11AM - Spanish

Formation for Parents and Godparents

Scheduled in advance by the Parish Office.

Age of Baptism

Children up to 7 years old. Older children, teenagers and adults should be added to our Faith Formation Programs (Religious Education).

Who Can be Baptized at Immaculate Conception Church?

The Roman Catholic Church instructs through the Code of Canon Law that Baptisms normally should take place in the parish where the person or his/her parents are registered as parishioners/members, unless a just reason suggests otherwise. (Canon 857.2) In case of a just reason which justifies the administration of the sacrament out of your parish community, please contact Fr. Leonardo.

First Communion

Classes provided by our Faith Formation Programs (Religious Education).

Reconciliation

By appointment with the Parish Office (English/Spanish/Portuguese).

Confirmation

Classes provided by our Faith Formation Programs (Religious Education).

Marriage

By appointment with the Parish Office (English/Spanish/Portuguese). Scheduled usually on the 3rd and 4th Saturdays of the month.

General Instructions

• The Roman Catholic Church recommends the bridesmaids not to start a life together without the Sacrament of Marriage. The regular process is to talk to one of our priests, submit the required documents, check the availability of a suitable date and attend the Marriage Preparation provided either by the parish or by the Archdiocese of Boston.
• Considering social challenges which imposed a different outcome, if the couple is already living together, the process is similar. Please schedule a meeting with one of our priests, submit the required documents, check the availability of a suitable date and attend the Marriage Preparation provided either by the parish or by the Archdiocese of Boston.
• If you are not civilly married, you are required to go to the City Hall and request a Marriage License. The religious ceremony in this case has double validation: civil and religious.
• Those already civilly married can talk to one of our priests to convalidate their union as a Sacramental Marriage, if both parties are Baptized and under canonical standards. If one or both are impeded to married by the Church, please talk to Fr. Leonardo and he will help you.
• No priest of the Roman Catholic Church is authorized to marry a couple without civil validation. It means, if one of both parties have an immigration process which impedes one or both of them to get married, the Church is not authorized to proceed only with a religious marriage.
• For any other situation, feel free to talk to one of our priests.

Documents Required:

• ID or Passport copy
• Recent Baptismal Record for Marriage Purposes, provided by your parish of Baptism. It must have been issued within the last 6 months.
• Declaration of Nullity, if applicable
• Divorce Certificate, if applicable
• Former Marriage Certificate, if applicable
• Marriage License, issued by the City Clerk's Office - new application or copy of current Marriage Certificate, if applicable

Anoiting of the Sick

Please talk to one of our priests or call the Parish Office.