Baptism
If you wish to join this meeting, please click on the above link on the date/time of the meeting to be transfered.
The entire Parish shares in the joy of your child, and is privileged to participate
in bringing a new Christian into the Church.
Sr. Sandy DeMasi, coordinates the SRL Baptismal process. Couples are encouraged to contact Sr. Sandy when they are pregnant or have recently given birth.
Please contact Sr. Sandy at 973-379-3912 or by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Baptism Process 
All couples presenting a child/children for Baptism are encouraged to attend one of the gatherings listed above for initial information intake. Parents presenting their first child for Baptism will also attend a Baptism Preparation Class at St. Rose.
The Baptism Celebration
The Church's Preparation Rites for the Sacrament of Baptism will take place on Saturday (the day before the baby's baptism at 12:30pm in St. Rose of Lima Church. The initial rite will include Parents, Child/Children and if possible Godparents. The child should be dressed in a simple outfit (not the baptismal garment). The initial rites will be approximately 40 minutes.
The Celebration of the Ceremony will continue on Sunday at the 12:30 PM Mass. The child should be brought to the church in a “one-zee” or another simple outfit. The child will be clothed during the celebration of the Sacrament after the pouring of the water. It is appropriate that the mother and godmother cloth the baby in the white Christening garment.
Baptism and Godparent Sponsor Forms
Please download the Baptism form and Godparent forms provided below. Once you have completed the Baptism and Godparent forms, please email them to Sr. Sandy DeMasi at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Baptism Donations to St. Rose can now be sent by text.
Please click HERE for instructions.
Baptism Dates for 2022 Please contact Sr. Sandy DeMasi at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for date and time availability.
