As the first in the Catholic Church's Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism is a time of special joy and blessing for each family. In seeking baptism for their child, parents make a public promise to journey with them, to be their first teachers, and to offer a guiding hand. In baptism, a child will be welcomed into our Church family. Because as members of the Church we are all connected to each other, St. Therese Parish Community is committed to partner with the family in nurturing the faith of a child. We provide families with the resources, guidance, and Sacramental preparation needed to continue to raise your child in the Christian Faith.

The first step in arranging a baptism is to be sure the parents are registered parishioners  of our parish- if you are not registered yet, Parish Registration forms are on the Main Page of the Website or are located at any parish office (Religious Ed, Parish Office or in the church sacristy). After filling it out, just mail it to the Parish Office. Newly registered families will need to wait 3 months before scheduling the baptism.  If you are registered and active at a different parish, but would like to have your baptism here at St. Therese, please provide a letter of permission from your current parish.

In order to schedule a baptism, parents make arrangements through the staff in the Parish Office. To help understand the full meaning of baptizing a child in the Catholic faith, all first-time parents are required to attend a baptismal preparation class. Baptism prep classes are held once a month and led by one of our priests or deacons. Pre-Registration is required.

Please read the sponsor form BEFORE selecting your potential Godparents!! 

A BAPTIZED Catholic MUST BE CONFIRMED to be eligable to be a sponsor as per Canon Law. 
Proof of Confirmation will be required. 
A BAPTIZED Catholic that HAS NOT received the sacarament of Confirmation CAN NOT be a sponosor as per Canon Law.

For more information or to schedule a baptism, call the Parish Office at 973-584-8271 ex 711.
2022 Baptisms: Sundays 1:30 & 2:30 ( 2:30 scheduled after 1:30 session is filled)
 Jun 12 & 26
2022 Parent Preparation Class: Monday night 7:30pm in the Church (You must register before attending!) Both parents need to attend, Godparents are encouraged to join too.
May 30
Jun 27
                                                                                          
**Dates are subject to change, please contact the rectory office to confirm availability. 
EFFECTIVE JULY 2022
Baptisms are scheduled at St. Therese on two SATURDAY'S per month at 1:00pm and 2:00pm with 2 babies each time slot.
PRIVATE Baptisms are reserved for military deloyment or special circumstances- not to accomadate party planning or travel schedule. 

BAPTISM DATES: 
JULY  4 & 16
AUGUST 13 & 20
SEPTEMBER 10 & 17
OCTOBER 8 & 15
NOVEMBER 12 & 19

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS: SATURDAYS AT 10am in the Church All Purpose Room
JULY 23
AUGUST 27
SEPTEMBER 24
OCTOBER 22
NOVEMBER 26

All sponsors for Baptism need to fill out a Sponsor Form. (Active St. Therese members do not need to fill out a form, but need to call to have their membership staus verified.) This form needs to be completed by the sponsor and sent to the St. Therese Rectory Office 1 month prior to the scheduled baptism date along with fee. 
Please read the Sponsor Form BEFORE selecting your potential Godparents!!