Celebrated at 1:00 PM in the Chapel on the first and third Sundays of every month. Please call the Parish House at 973-543- 5950 to make arrangements. 

Godparent Requirements

Serving as a godparent for Baptism is both an honor and a responsibility. The Catholic Church has established specific requirements for those who serve in these roles.

According to the Code of Canon Law (Canon 874), a sponsor must:

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Be a fully initiated Catholic, having received Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist.
• Be a practicing Catholic who lives according to the teachings of the Catholic Church and attends Mass every Sunday and on holy days of obligation.
• If married, be in a valid Catholic marriage.

Becoming a Godparent

Parishioners of the Church of Saint Joseph who wish to serve as a godparent must complete this sponsorship form and personally contact the Parish House. A request from a parent, spouse, family member, or the sacramental candidate cannot be accepted on the godparent's behalf.

A Certificate of Sponsorship will be issued to those who meet the requirements of the Catholic Church.

Godparents from Another Parish

If you are not a member of the Church of Saint Joseph but have been asked to serve as a godparent at a Baptism here, please provide a completed Certificate of Sponsorship from your parish no later than two weeks before the Baptism.

If helpful, you may also use the St. Joseph sponsorship form.

Arrangements should be made one year in advance. Please call the Parish House at 973-543- 5950 for more information.

Please call the Parish House at 973-543-5950 to inform one of our priests that a family member needs the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick before the person becomes gravely ill. This sacrament may be repeated. It is also appropriate to receive this sacrament prior to surgery.