• Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons and daughters of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission..."

   (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1213).

   

  First-time parents are required to be registered at Our Lady of the Lake and attend a Baptism Class. The Baptism class is held the second Monday every other month at 7:00 PM  (Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, Dec).

   
  Godparents requirements: 
  

  • Godparents must be fully initiated (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation)
  • Aged 16 years or older and practicing Catholics 
  • If married it must be in the Catholic Church and in good standing (CC 873)

  These requirements are the universal law of the Church and are not determined by the individual parish. If the person you choose as godparent fulfills these requirements, he/she is asked to provide a certificate from their parish stating that they are eligible to be a godparent.
  
  To arrange to have your child baptized at OLL,  please call the parish office:  973-729-6107
  
  

  If you are an adult who is seeking more information on how to become a member of the Catholic Church, please consider The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). You will find more information about the program can be found here.