Holy Baptism
Baptism is the rite of initiation into the Christian community and serves as the definition for our understanding of the work of ministry and mission in the Church. The Church declares itself to be part of the Resurrected Body of Christ in the World. Baptism marks our community as having a covenantal relationship with God. Through Baptism we profess our faith and trust in God who is the source of creation; the One who in Jesus exhibited a profound love for humanity.
The church calendar sets aside specific feast days for the celebration of Baptism.
Scheduled Baptism dates for 2025:
January 12 (the Baptism of Our Lord)
April 19 (the Great Vigil of Easter)
April 27 (the Second Sunday of Easter)
June 8 (the Day of Pentecost)
September 14 (Holy Cross Day)
November 2 (All Saints' Day -- observed)
Please complete the Baptism Request Form. For more information, please contact the parish office at office@allsaintshoboken.org or (201) 792-3563.
Baptisms take place during the regular worship services on the appointed Sundays (or, in the case of the Easter Vigil, Saturday evening). Please indicate your preferred date on the Request Form. Note that this form should be submitted online or returned to the parish office (701 Washington Street; Hoboken NJ 07030) at least 3 weeks prior to the requested date.
Thank you for your interest in baptism, and we look forward to welcoming your child into the household of God!
Adult baptism is also available. Please contact the parish office to discuss.
Confirmation, Reception, and Re-Affirmation
Confirmation is the opportunity to make a public affirmation of one’s faith in God that was previously declared by godparents at Baptism. Confirmation is performed by the Episcopal Bishop of Newark and is appropriate for a person in 8th grade or above (16 is when a person can become a voting member of a parish).
Reception is available for anyone previously confirmed in another denomination and who would now like to either renew or reaffirm his/her faith and commitment to the Episcopal Church.
Re-affirmation is the opportunity for members of the congregation to renew or reaffirm their faith before the Bishop. Persons often elect to re-affirm their faith because they have returned to Church after a long absence, have had a spiritual awakening as a result of a personal experience, or are deepening their commitment or service to Jesus or the Church through an elected leadership position, a new ministry, etc.
Preparation for Confirmation, Reception and Re-affirmation involves a period of preparation, including opportunities to learn about The Episcopal Church and to serve the community. Those being confirmed for the first time will be connected with a sponsor from the congregation who serves as a guide and a mentor into All Saints.