Over a Century of Catholic Presence

Carteret, New Jersey

Sacramental Information

Baptism: The Rite of Baptism is celebrated on the Second Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM. Please arrange for the obligatory preparation session by calling the parish office.

 

Pastoral Care of the Sick: The Holy Eucharist and the Anointing of the Sick are available to the sick and shut-ins upon request.

 

First Penance, First Eucharist, Confirmation: Children are expected to receive a Catholic upbringing in their family life, to worship regularly at Sunday Mass, and to receive ongoing religious education in the years preceding the reception of these sacraments.

 

Matrimony: Specific times are set for the celebration of marriage during the year. To allow ample time for preparation, please contact the parish office at least one year before the intended wedding date.

 

Holy Orders or Religious Life: If you are considering serving God as a priest, deacon or religious, you may contact your parish priest, deacon or religious: or phone the Office of Vocations at (732) 549-9770 for more information.

Parish Registration: New parishioners are welcome. Please call the parish office to register. Please inform us if you plan to move.

 

R.C.I.A: The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a process for anyone who is interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church, or who seeks to come into full communion with the faith community.  It is especially tailored to those who:

· Have never been baptized;

· Have been baptized Catholic but have never received the sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation;

· Are baptized Christians and would like to come into full communion with the Catholic Church;

· Have no church to call their own.

If you are interested in acquiring more information about the RCIA process or if you know adults in your family, neighborhood, or workplace who may be interested in this process, please call Margaret Mulrooney at 732-969-8767.  Sessions follow the 10:30 Mass each Sunday.

 

Sponsorship: To act as a godparent for Baptism or sponsor for Confirmation, the sponsor must be a baptized Catholic, confirmed, had communion, and live a morally good life; if married, done so within the church law. Ordinarily the sponsor must be at least 14 years old. A Christian who is not a Catholic may be a witness for Baptism together with a Catholic sponsor.

 

Adult Confirmation:  A class is offered each spring for those Catholics over 18 years of age who have been Baptized and have received First Communion in the Catholic Church but who have NOT received the Sacrament of Confirmation.  The sessions will take place at St. Joseph Parish.    The celebration of the sacrament will take place here at St. Joseph Parish. For more information please contact Margaret Mulrooney at 969-8767.

 

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