Baptism

Baptism incorporates us into Christ and forms us into God’s people. This first Sacrament pardons all our sins, rescues us from the power of darkness, and brings us to the dignity of adopted children…” (Rite of Christian Initiation, General Introduction, 2). ​

If you would like to have your child Baptized, please call the
​Parish Office at:  (856) 845-0123

Parish Celebration

Baptism of infants is normally celebrated following the 11:30 AM Mass on most Sunday's at Saint Patrick's Church.  For a child to be baptized at Holy Angels Parish his/her parents must be registered and practicing Catholics.
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Parents requesting Baptism of their children should ordinarily be registered members of the parish.  With special permission of the pastor, they may request Baptism in another parish.
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Parents are expected to participate in a Baptismal Preparation Class.  These classes are held on the first Sunday of every month at 11:30AM  in the Parish Center.  

​Before you ask someone to be a Godparent(Baptism) or sponsor(Confirmation), or before accepting this honor, please consider reading the following Godparents and Sponsors.

Infant Baptism requires that parents... ​

Make a solemn commitment that they will raise the child in the Catholic faith. In practical terms this means that the parents promise to:

• Bring the child to Sunday Mass each week starting the Sunday after Baptism. 
• Enroll the child in Family Faith Formation classes starting no later than the first grade and continuing through Confirmation
• Teach the child by word and example at home to love God and neighbor as Jesus taught.

Youth Baptism

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults Adapted for Children/Youth
Children who have reached the age of 7 and have not been baptized are invited into the process of Christian initiation based on the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA.)

This process will prepare young people and their families for the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Children should be enrolled in the parish Family Faith Formation, or a Catholic school (parish or private) prior to beginning this preparation.

For more information, please contact Karen Caso, Director of Religious Education at 856-845-1660 or [email protected]

Adult Baptism

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process in which a person who is not baptized or baptized in another faith denomination, has not received instruction, first communion, or confirmation, journeys with others like them and other Catholics to be fully initiated in the Catholic faith.  It is a time of prayer, study, reflection, faith sharing, ongoing discernment and participation in the life of the parish.

To learn more about the OCIA process, please contact Karen Caso at:
 [email protected]