In Baptism, the Holy Spirit moves us to answer Christ’s call to holiness. In Baptism, we are asked to walk by the light of Christ and to trust in his wisdom. We are invited to submit our hearts to Christ with ever deeper love.
Families are asked to be/become registered parishioners of the Church of Saint Mary before planning a baptism. If you are unsure if your family is a member of our church, please contact the Parish Office. If you are not a member of our parish, click here to register online.
It is MANDATORY that BOTH parents attend the Pre-Baptism class and we ENCOURAGE GODPARENTS to also attend. Parents are required to provide the Godparent’s Sponsorship Letter BEFORE the baptism date can be set. Call the Parish Office at (201) 438-2200 to register for a class.
Canon (Church) law requires that anyone wishing to be a godparent meet the following requirements:
Since only one Catholic godparents is required, a baptized member of another Christian church (but not a Roman Catholic) may serve as a Christian witness. Since godparents renew their baptismal promises during the Rite of Baptism, a non-baptized person cannot serve in this role.