All Catholic Churches in the United States require from Catholics serving as a Godparent for Baptism or a Sponsor for Confirmation a Certificate of Eligibility.
This document certifies that the Godparent/Sponsor is a registered member of the parish, attends Holy Mass, approaches the Sacrament regularly and contributes to the support of the Church via the Sunday offering envelope program.
ONLYEligible Registered & Practicing Parishioners will be given certification to be a sponsor for Baptism & Confirmation.
Certificate Request If you are requesting a Certificate of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, the request needs to be made from the parents of the child or the adult person getting married. Please call one (1) week in advance.
St. James of the Marches
Faith Formation 2022-2023
Sr. Antoinette Cedrone Director of Religious Education
Grades 1-6
Sundays 9 -10 am - followed by the 10:15 Mass (subject to change - more information to follow)
If you have a child in grades 1 through 6 and would like them to join our Faith Formation Program, please fill out the Registration Form (found under tab Religious Education forms) and return with your registration fee to the religious education office ( 31 St. James Place, Totowa, NJ 07512) or call the Religious Education office at 973-790-4860.
Mission Statement
The Faith Formation Program of St. James Parish exists to assist parents in fulfilling the vital ministry of catechesis: teaching the truths of the faith and accompanying the faith formation of their children.
Thank You!
Thank you for your care concerning your children’s spiritual development as we partner in faith! We look forward to a great yar together!
Your children’s ‘little eyes’ gradually memorize and interpret with the heart that faith is one of the greatest inheritances you have received from
your parents and ancestors… And if you hand on the faith and live it well, that is where the transmission happens. –