Sacraments of Initiation

Sacrament of Baptism
Parents are encouraged to have their children baptized within a few months of birth. Baptisms are scheduled once a month throughout the year (except during Lent). 

​Arrangements must be made in advance by calling the Parish Center and submitting the required paperwork (Completed Information form/Copy of the birth certificate/sponsor certificates). Parents must be registered members of the Parish. Parents and Godparents must attend a class (Baptismal Catechesis) and actively participate at the 12 Noon Mass on the day of instruction. For complete information, click the link below.
​Baptism Registration Form

Sponsor Certificates - If you are requesting  a sponsor certificate for Baptism or Confirmation, you must be registered, practicing and meet all Church requirements for a minimum of 3 months before any certificate will be issued.

Older children and adults seeking Baptism, First Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation are initiated through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). For those interested in this program and the Catholic faith, please call the parish office.
RCIA Guidelines - Archdiocese of Newark

Sacrament of Holy Eucharist
Adults enroll and attend classes in the parish RCIA program. In preparation for First Holy Eucharist, children enroll and attend classes in the parish Religious Education program. 

If you know someone who is unable to attend Mass due to illness and would like to receive Holy Communion, please contact the parish office.

Sacrament of Confirmation 
Adults who have been baptized and received Holy Eucharist but not confirmed can prepare for this sacrament by enrolling and attending classes in the parish RCIA program. Please call the parish office. In preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, children enroll and attend classes in the parish Religious Education program.

Sacraments of Healing

Sacrament of Reconciliation 
​Saturday - 1:00 PM or by appointment.

Click below for several Examinations of Conscience guides to help you make a good confession.
Going to Confession
A Brief Examination of Conscience
Examination of Conscience
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"Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion." (CCC 1422)

In preparation for First Reconciliation, children enroll and attend classes in the parish Religious Education program.

Sacrament of Anointing
This sacrament is available at any time for any baptized Catholic who is seriously ill or suffering the effects of advanced age. ..."As soon as anyone of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the fitting time for him to receive this sacrament has certainly already arrived." (CCC 1514).  

Please call the parish center to make an appointment for a priest to visit the home, or call anytime for a sudden illness.  If a serious operation is scheduled, please call to arrange and receive the anointing prior to the surgery. 
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Please note that hospitals are bound by privacy laws and are not permitted to release the names of patients. If you have a family member or loved one hospitalized, please contact the parish center so we can visit them.

Sacraments of Service 

Sacrament of Holy Orders
Men discerning the priesthood or diaconate are asked to contact one of the parish priests or the Office of Vocations for Religious Life at (973) 497-4368.

Women discerning a vocation as a Catholic nun or sister are asked to contact the parish office or the Office of Vocations for Religious Life at (973) 497-4368.

​Please visit here for more information.

Sacrament of Marriage 
Couples should contact a parish priest at least one year before the desired date of marriage to ensure proper preparation for the sacrament. 

Visit here for more information.

For those couples interested in convalidation and bringing your marriage into the Church, please contact the parish center to make arrangements and visit this website for more information.

Please also visit foryourmarriage an initiative of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.