Sacramental Preparation

Catechesis is an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life.  (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 5)
 
There is an urgent need to make faith formation available at every stage of life and in ways that speak to the minds and hearts of all people today, young and old. “Faith Formation” means acquiring a thorough knowledge and ever-increasing depth of understanding of the riches of the faith, a deepening spirituality, and a living of the faith through our actions and our worship.  The vision of the faith formation ministry area is to engage with the community in lifelong faith formation that nurtures and deepens one's relationship with God. Its focus is to expand knowledge, change hearts, and transform daily lives. (Diocese of Camden Pastoral Priority)
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Holy Baptism

Holy 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). | Sacramental Preparation

First Reconciliation

The Children will be prepared for the Sacraments of Reconciliation (Penance, Confession) and First Solemn Eucharist during a two year process in the Family Faith Formation program.  This preparation will be according to the Sacrament Guidelines of the Diocese of Camden.
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First Solemn Eucharist

The Children will be prepared for the Sacraments of Reconciliation (Penance, Confession) and First Solemn Eucharist  during a two year process in the Family Faith Formation program.  This preparation will be according to the Sacrament Guidelines of the Diocese of Camden.

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Confirmation

Catechesis for the sacrament is an ongoing responsibility of both parents and parish. Parents, Pastor and catechists should be able to see some evidence of an active faith-life in the witness of the candidate’s participation in the sacramental life of the Church. This preparation will be according to the Sacrament Guidelines of the Diocese of Camden. | Sacrament Preparation

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Holy Marriage

 Marriage in the Church is a sacred moment a Sacrament the beginning of a lifetime that includes the sharing of love, self-sacrifice, the creation of a new life, continual growth in relationship with each other and with God. Asking to be married in the Catholic faith presupposes that you are serious in your commitment to love God and your neighbor as Jesus taught us, to live in the community of Catholic faith and practice that faith by regular worship and by living a life that obeys the teaching of Jesus in the Sacred Scriptures.