BAPTISM

The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on Sundays either at one of the liturgies or at 1:00 p.m. There are no baptisms celebrated at 1 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month. A period of preparation is required before your child's baptism is celebrated. Please call the parish office to make arrangements to attend a preparation session when planning for your child's baptism. Following your preparation you may choose a date for the actual celebration of the Sacrament.
Contact: Janet Fileppo at 973.838.6838

 

 

PENANCE

Preparation for the Sacrament of Penance leads the child to a deeper understanding some basic concepts of forgiveness. The positive thrust of the sacrament is on the positive fact of forgiveness through Jesus. Ongoing formation in an understanding of the Sacrament of Penance continues throughout the religious education program.

 

 

EUCHARIST

The mystery of the Eucharist is where our entire life finds its purpose, meaning and unity. The child is led to experience this truth in the program of preparation. Through a family centered program the children are invited to come to the life-giving gathering of the parish community where people come to give thanks for all of God's gifts and to learn how to share in love.

 

 

CONFIRMATION

Confirmation is administered in the fall of junior year of high school. There is a two-year period of preparation. Our candidates in high school meet on the 1st Sunday or 2nd Sunday of the month depending upon what year they are currently in the program.   They meet to pray with the community at the 12 p.m. Sunday liturgy and continue afterwards with lunch and class session to 2:30 p.m.

Please call Peter Cammarata our Youth Minster at 973-283-1212 or 973-838-0567 for information.

 

 

MARRIAGE

Couples wishing to enter the Sacrament of Marriage should consult with the priest at least one year prior to their wedding. The parish holds Pre-Cana sessions twice a year as a formal preparation program prior to marriage.
Call the rectory to book the church or chapel and to make an appointment with one of the priests.
973-838-6838

 

 

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick brings a sick person the comfort and peace of Jesus. We celebrate this Sacrament in Church during the year for those who are able to attend. If anyone is sick at home or in the hospital please notify the parish house and we will be happy to celebrate this Sacrament with them and arrange for pastoral visits by our priests or Eucharistic Ministers.