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Sacrament Information

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
Saturdays: 3:00-3:45 PM at St. Michael, 4:30-5:15 p.m. at St. Rose or Anytime by Request

Sacrament of Baptism and Pre-Jordan Classes
Upcoming Pre-Jordan (Baptismal Preparation) Classes
Thursday, April 12th and Thursday, May 3rd
All classes begin at 7:00 p.m. and are held in the Parish Office in Newfield.
Both parents are encouraged to attend and it is requested that children not attend with parents. You may schedule your Baptismal date that evening. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at 856.213.6259.

Parents wishing their child to be baptized into the Catholic Faith must be registered parishioners. Two Catholic godparents are preferred and must be practicing Catholics. A Certificate of Eligibility is required for the godparents and can be obtained from their parish church. Parents and godparents are required to attend a "Pre-Jordan" (Baptismal Preparation Class), usually held every 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Parish Office. Please call the office to register for the class and schedule a baptism at 856.213.6259.

Click Here to Download the Sacramental Sponsorship Certificate for Baptism and Confirmation

RCIA
For those desiring to be a Catholic or for those Catholics who have not received First Holy Communion or Confirmation, please call the Parish Office. Our RCIA class meets every Monday at 7:30pm at St. Rose Church basement. All parishioners are invited to join us for a refresher course of our Catholic faith.

Sacrament of Marriage
Couples intending to be married in the Roman Catholic Church must make an appointment with one of the priests to prepare for marriage and to arrange the date for their wedding. Diocesan norms dictate at least ONE year preparation prior to the wedding. Couples must first meet with one of the priests before scheduling their wedding reception. Either the bride or the groom must be a registered parishioner in order to be married in one of the churches of the parish. Only parish musicians are permitted. No exceptions.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick/Holy Communion for the Sick
A person who is dying, seriously ill or about to undergo a major surgery should receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and Holy Communion. Please call the rectory to make an arrangement with the priest. In an emergency, call the rectory day or night at 856.362.5755

Funeral Arrangements
New families/individuals moving into the parish are asked to register at the Parish Office. This is necessary so that: A) We know who you are, B) You're on the record in case you need any documentations (i.e. Certificates of Eligibility to be a Sponsor or a Godparent), The proper funeral custom for Catholics is a Mass of Christian Burial for the deceased. The appropriate time for eulogies is at the funeral home or at the cemetery. Please contact the local funeral home to make arrangements. Only parish musicians are permitted. No exceptions. Funerals must be scheduled between 10:00-11:00 a.m.

If you have any questions regarding the Sacraments,
please contact the Parish Office at 856.213.6259

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