Sacramental Preparation

For questions, please contact the Parish Office at 856-235-0181 or email parish@olgcnj.org.

 The Sacrament of Baptism 

We welcome new life into the Church through the sacramental sign of Baptism which is celebrated the first and third Sundays of the month.  Parents are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation Class as a way of preparing them for their child’s journey of faith.  Classes are held the second Sunday of every month at 1:15 pm in the Main Church.  We encourage parents who wish to have their child baptized to call the parish office to schedule a date. Baptisms are held the first and third Sundays of the month at 1:30 pm. *Godparent Certificates of Eligibility are required prior to scheduling the date of the Baptism. Godparents must request their certificates from their own local Catholic parish.

The Sacrament of Marriage

Our parish family extends its congratulations as you prepare for your upcoming wedding and marriage.  Couples wishing to celebrate and consecrate their love in the Sacrament of Marriage are asked to call the parish office to schedule an appointment with Deacon Ed Heffernan to begin this process.  Arrangements are to be made a year in advance.  At least one person must be a registered member of the parish. 

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

Any Catholic who is seriously ill, advanced in age, or who feels the need for the comforting presence of the Church’s sacramental prayer life may be anointed.  Please contact the parish office during office hours to schedule an anointing.  In the case of an emergency outside of office hours, please call 856-425-0181. 

 Funerals

Funeral arrangements can be made by contacting the parish office.  We encourage you to contact the funeral home directly to begin the process.  They will in turn contact the church to schedule the funeral and make arrangements. 

 Sacramental Sponsorship Certificate / Letter of Eligibility

This is a form required in order to be a Godparent or Sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation.  You obtain the letter from the parish office during normal business hours.  You are required to sign for the letter and attest to following guidelines and requirements:

  • If married, be in a valid marriage according to the laws of the Catholic Church

  • Be at least 16 years of age

  • Completed all of your own the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation

  • Be a registered, active participant of this parish

Sacramental Preparation - School-Age Children

The Office of Religious Education, along with our pastor, parents, and catechists, assists with the preparation and education for the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation for students in OLGC School and in the Religious Education Program. 

The Religious Education Ministry prepares elementary, junior high and high school students for the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation.