Dear Parents,
Congratulations on the upcoming Baptism of your child. Prayerfully, this joyful event will be the first of many spiritual steps in the faith life of your child. Please take a few minutes to review the Baptism Guidelines, this outlines the requirements for our Prep Class and Godparents, and what happens on the Day of Baptism. If you are considering choosing a non-Catholic in place of one of the Godparents, please read the FAQ regarding Christian Witness document.
Before you can schedule a Baptismal Date, please submit the completed forms listed below to the parish administrative office at St. Pio in Lavallette.
- Fill out the Baptism Registration Form-A
- Give each Catholic Godparent a Sponsor Requirements + Godparent Certification form-B to have filled out at their parish
Once we have received your completed forms, you will receive a phone call from the parish office to schedule your baptism date. Baptisms are held on Sundays at 12noon, we alternate Sundays between Sacred Heart and St. Pio Churches.
Upcoming Baptismal Dates – we’ve listed below the dates available for baptisms at each parish. We limit the baptism to 4 children per date. The sooner you get your completed forms submitted, the sooner we can schedule your preferred date. NOTE: we cannot hold dates pending completed paperwork.
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Sacred Heart: 2025 NOV 9 & 23 2026 JAN 11 & 25
FEB 8
MAR None during Lent
APR 12 & 26
MAY 10
JUN 14 & 28
JUL 12 & 26
AUG 9 & 23
SEP 13 & 27
OCT 11 & 25
NOV 8 & 22
DEC None during Advent
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Saint Pio:
2025 2026 JAN 4 & 18
FEB 2 & 15
MAR None during Lent
APR 26
MAY 3 & 17
JUN 7 & 21
JUL 19
AUG 2 & 16
SEP 20
OCT 4 & 18
NOV 1 & 15
DEC None during Advent
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If you are a first-time parent, you will receive a separate phone call to register to attend a Baptism Preparation Class. Classes are held once per month, please leave adequate time to attend the preparation class when scheduling your baptismal date.
Upcoming Class Dates
2025: November 5, December 3
2026: January 7th, February 4th, March 11th, April 8th, May 6th, June 3rd, July 1st, August 5th
If you have further questions, please call the parish office: 732-793-7291.
Office hours are Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 2:00pm.
Thank you and Congratulations,
Rev. Joseph Hlubik
Pastor of the Linked Parishes of
Sacred Heart Church & St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish