SACRAMENTS

The Seven Sacraments of the Church carry with them the Gift of the Holy Spirit. They nourish our spirits in the growing of the Faith and the discipleship of following Christ. Cut off from the Sacraments, the Christian becomes weaker and weaker.


Sacraments of Initiation into the Church

Infant Baptism:  To make arrangements, enroll for Baptism preparation  or obtain further information, contact the Parish Office at (973) 743-0220.

First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation for children of catechetical age (Grades 1-8):  Sacrament preparation is open to registered parishioners of St. Valentine's; participation in our Religious Education Program is required.  For further information click on "Religious Education"  on list to the left.

Adult Baptism, Eucharist and/or Confirmation (18 yrs. or older). For further information, click on "Adult Catechumenate (RCIA)"  - a drop down under "Religious Education". 

Sacraments of Healing
Parish Reconciliations (Confessions):  Saturday, 1pm in church, or book an appointment at the Parish Office.

Sacrament of the Sick (Holy Anointing): Contact the Parish Office at (973) 743-0220
or for Emergencies call Fr. Basil: (201) 364-9808 at any time night or day.

Vocation and Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
Marriage:  Arrangements should be made with a priest one year in advance; contact the Parish Office.