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 deacon. 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.
                                                                                         
**Dates are subject to change, please contact the Parish 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 (as needed)with 2 babies each time slot.
PRIVATE Baptisms are reserved for military deloyment or special circumstances- not to accomadate party planning or travel schedule. 

2022 BAPTISM DATES are ALL BOOKED

2023 BAPTISM DATES (Saturday's except noted below)
Jan 14 & 21
Feb 11 & 18
April  15 & 22
May SUNDAYS 7 & 21 (at 1:30)
June 10 & 17

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS: SATURDAYS AT 10am in the Church All Purpose Room
SEPTEMBER 24
OCTOBER 22
NOVEMBER 26
Jan 28th
Feb 25
April 29
May 27
June 24

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 mail or drop off to 7 Hunter Street, Succasunna, NJ ( must have raised seal)
Please read the Sponsor Form BEFORE selecting your potential Godparents!!