Sacraments at OLC

Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2

Congratulations on this very important decision!  We’re excited to journey with you to make your marriage an opportunity for grace, where you can grow closer to Jesus through your spouse.

Marriage preparation takes some time. Please be sure to reach out to us at least a year in advance.
Click here to schedule a meeting with Fr. Bryan Page
 

For Active Parishioners

Before the first meeting:

• Catholics should contact the church of their baptism and procure a “New Baptismal certificate, with notations.” It’s essential that the certificate be newly issued and have notations for marriage.

• Non-Catholic Christians, please provide a copy of your baptismal certificate.

• At the first meeting, you’ll begin the paperwork and marriage preparation process together with the priest.

For Non-Parishioners

Our beautiful church is conviently located in the midst of many wonderful wedding venues, and Catholics often search for a church in close proximity to their desired venue. Look no further!

In order to have your wedding at OLC, there are three things for you to do:

1. Contact [email protected] to see if your date is available.
2. Contact your current parish. Your local priest will need to prepare you for the Sacrament and perform the ceremony.
3. Review our wedding planning guide for more details.  

Would you like to join our parish? Click here!

Planning your ceremony

Here is all you need to know about having your wedding at OLC.

OLC wedding checklist

We have a very helpful tool for picking songs, readings, and making sure the details of your ceremony are all set. Wedding Selections

Congratulations on the birth of your child. We are excited to assist you in baptizing your child into the Catholic Church! Preparation for this important step is vital, so let’s get started!

About You

It all starts by filling out our basic information form  (it should take 3-5 minutes, depending on how fast you type and if you have all of your info on hand).   

Godparents

Choosing godparents is an important decision. You are selecting someone whose Christian faith you admire and would like to be a spiritual influence in the life of your child — someone who helps you know the person of Jesus better.

It is only necessary to have one godparent; however, if you choose to have two, they must be of the opposite sex and both must be practicing Catholics. A letter of good standing from their respective pastors is required to be submitted at least two weeks ahead of the planned baptism.

Preparation

Parents get to attend a baptism preparation class with a few other families preparing for the Sacrament. Please call the rectory for class dates at 201-434-0798.

Click here for Baptism Guidelines.

*Please note, before we can baptize your child, at least one parent needs to be a registered parishioner at OLC.

Click here for more information on parish registration

Please email [email protected] with any questions

RCIA stands for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults,  the formal program that allows individuals to become members of the Catholic church or receive Sacraments that were not received in childhood. Our RCIA program starts in the fall and continues through the Easter Season.

Joining RCIA, however, does NOT mean you HAVE to become Catholic. You’re always welcome to join and learn. If you decide it’s not for you — or maybe you just aren’t ready yet because you have more questions — you can opt out or continue on again next year.

For some the purpose of the RCIA journey is to simply learn more about the faith itself. For others, it is a process of preparing to become Catholic. For both, it is an introduction to the
fundamental beliefs of our faith and its moral structures, while equipping all to put those principles into practice in daily life.

Email Fr. Bryan for more information

Testimonial 

"Having gone through it twice, Frederic and I are big fans of RCIA. We started with deep skepticism but a desire to learn more, and were blessed to be met with patience and purposeful instruction. RCIA provided a structured space for us to work through our doubts at our own pace, while also refocusing our attention onto the foundation of the life of the church - the sacraments. There we found a richness we weren’t even looking for. 

We encourage anyone with questions about the Catholic Church, however big or small, to give RCIA a try. We hope that through RCIA you will feel the quality and care put into the program by Deacon Pak and others, and that you will share in the joy we now feel as members of the historic church founded by Jesus Christ."

Jessica and Frederic R.   

Registration is now open for First Communion preparation classes beginning this fall using the links below.  It is a two-year program;  to receive First Holy Communion in second grade, your child must have a prior full year of religion class. OLC students will receive the first-year instruction as part of the first-grade religion curriculum and will register for the after-school program for second grade.

If you are part of the OLC parish family and your child attends school elsewhere, he or she must complete a one-year, study-at-home program to be eligible for our after-school Communion preparation at the OLC School in second grade. OLC will provide the materials for you. The cost of the book is $25.00.

Children new to the OLC school must complete one year of religion before enrolling in this course. 

The expectation is that every family will attend weekly Mass at OLC Church on Sussex Street. There will be a mandatory orientation with Father Bryan in September to go over all the necessary details. Classes will meet every other Tuesday unless specified. All dates for classes and celebrations will be announced in September. The cost of the program is $250.00.
Parents must also supply the child's baptismal certificate when the child begins classes.

Please register using the links below.

First Holy Communion links for 2024-2025 registration:

• First Grade
• Second Grade

Registration is now open for Confirmation preparation classes beginning this fall using the links below.  It is a two-year program;  to receive Confirmation in eighth grade, your child must be registered for the after-school program in seventh and eighth grades.

Students new to the OLC school must complete one year of religion before enrolling in this course. 

The expectation is that every family will attend weekly Mass at OLC Church on Sussex Street. There will be a mandatory orientation with Father Bryan in September to go over all the necessary details. Classes will meet every other Tuesday unless specified. All dates for classes and celebrations will be announced in September.
The cost of the program is $250.00.
Parents must also supply the child's baptismal certificate when the child begins classes.

Confirmation links for registration 2024-2025:

• Seventh Grade
• Eighth Grade