“Are you unaware that we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life.”
— Romans 6:3-4
 
 

Baptism is the first of the sacraments of initiation. 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.

How to Register

For children: Parents can register their child for baptism by contacting the Parish Center at (973) 338-9190. Pre-baptism meetings must be attended prior to the celebration of the sacrament and Godparents must be fully initiated in the Catholic faith and present a Certificate of Eligibility.

For adults: If interested in learning more about adult baptism and conversion, please get in touch with rcia@stachurchbloomfield.org.

For adults today, the Church, after the Second Vatican Council, has restored the order of the Catechumenate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). It outlines the steps for the formation of catechumens, bringing their conversion to the faith to a greater maturity. It helps them respond more deeply to God's gracious initiative in their lives and prepares them for union with the Church community. This process is meant to form them into the fullness of the Christian life and to become disciples of Jesus, their teacher. Learn more about the Christian Initiation of Adults here.

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