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Sacraments
The sacraments touch all the stages and all the important moments of Christian life: they give birth and increase, healing and mission to the Christian's life of faith.
Sacrament of Baptism
![]() Baptism Preparation Classes, required for parents of infants and young children (under 7), are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month in the Parish Center. Please contact the Parish Office at 732-257-7722 to register for the class. Godparents (Sponsors) must be practicing Catholics and at least 14 years of age and have received the Sacrament of Confirmation. If sponsors are not from Saint Bartholomew, they must have a letter of eligibility from their Pastor. A practicing non-Catholic Christian may act as a witness along with a Catholic Sponsor. Sponsors are invited, but not required, to attend the Baptism Preparation Class. Children over the age of reason (7) are properly initiated within the RCIA program.
Sacrament of Reconciliation & Eucharist
![]() Penance Services with individual confessions are also scheduled during the Seasons of Lent and Advent. Eucharist is celebrated daily and on Sundays. Please see full mass schedule here. For information on First Penance & First Eucharist: |
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
![]() This preparation process for anyone who seeks membership in the Catholic Church is an ongoing one. Interested persons are invited to begin the process at any time during the year. Contact the Parish Office at 732-257-7722 for more information.
Sacrament of Matrimony
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Sacrament of the Sick
![]() In an emergency call the Parish Center office at 732-257-7722. In an emergency after hours, please call the rectory at 732-257-8190. |
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