The Sacrament of Baptism
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baptism is the way we are grafted on to Christ.
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Through Baptism children begin to share the life of Christ with others. The community of St. Joseph Church helps families prepare for the Sacrament of Baptism. We are happy to answer questions and address concerns.We look forward to supporting you as you fulfill the sacred duty to share the gift of our Catholic faith with your child!
Parents
The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that parents are the first teachers of the faith for their children. Parents are invited to participate in the preparation for the baptism of their children. This helps to develop their faith as well as the faith of their children as they mature.
Scheduling your Child's Baptism
Please be attentive to the steps of preparation:
. Call the parish office [973.697.6100] and express your desire to have your child baptized.
. Introduce yourself to Fr. Jakob if you do not already know him.
. Attend the parish baptismal preparation class. […unless you have been present at this session within the last three years.]
. Be open to the invitation to actively join the faith community of St. Joseph Church.
Godparents
A godparent must be Catholic, have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation and attend Mass regularly. These requirements are the universal law of the Church and are not determined by the individual parish. If the person you choose as godparent fulfills these requirements, he/she are asked to provide a certificate from their parish stating that they are eligible to be a godparent.
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Preparation Sessions are held in the Upper Room (Convent Building) on Monday evenings starting at 6:00 PM.
April 13
May 11
Please call the parish office to register for a preparation session or send an e-mail to: sjparish@optonline.net. Thank You!
The Sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated on these Sundays in 2020:
April 19 at 1:30 pm
April 26 at the 12 noon Mass This date is no longer available.
May 17 at the 1:30 pm
June 21 at the 10 am Mass
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