Couples desiring to have their child baptized should be active parishioners and attend Mass regularly. Exception may be made at the discretion of the Pastor.
Before scheduling a Baptism, parents must attend a Baptism preparation class, which is held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Rectory conference room. Please register in advance with the Parish Office 973-827-9575.
Baptisms are generally performed on the second and fourth Sundays of the month, but may change due to holidays and other events. Please call the Parish Office to schedule.
Godparents must both be Christian, at least one needs to be a confirmed, practicing Catholic.
According to Canon 874 of the Code of Canon Law (1983), he or she must be:
- Sixteen (16) years of age or older
- Be a Catholic who has received the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist
- Participate in the Celebration of the Eucharist weekly.
- Live a life in harmony with teh Roman Catholic Church and the Gospels
- Not be a parent ot the candidate for Baptism
See the documents below for further details regarding Godparents.