Sacramental Preparation for Adults

A class for parents wishing to have their child receive the Sacrament of Baptism are normally held on the second Tuesday of the month in the Parish Conference Center at 6:00 p.m. Please call Ann Marie Gervino to register at 215-675-1925.

Baptisms are being celebrated on most Sundays of every month.

In order to confirm a date for Baptism, parents must complete the following:

  • Be a registered member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish (If you are registered at another parish, a letter of permission must be given by the Pastor of your home parish).
  • Attend the Parent Baptism class
  • Submit letter(s) of eligibility for Godparent(s.) This is provided by the home parish of the Godparent(s).

Only one Godparent is required for baptism, although many people like to have two.

A Godparent must be a practicing Catholic who has received Baptism, Confirmation and Communion, be at least 16 years of age and if married, married according to the laws of the Church.

Pre-Cana is a special program for engaged couples who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony.

Pre-Cana is not currently being offered by Nativity.

Pre-Cana is currently online through the Office of Life and Family for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Please click on this link to visit their page.

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.)provides Catholic faith formation to inquiring adults preparing to receive the Sacraments of Initiation, i.e. Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion.

RCIA is a program designed for:

  • An unbaptized person who wishes to become Catholic
  • A person from another Christian denomination who wishes to covert to Catholicism
  • A baptized Catholic who wishes to complete his/her initiation by receiving First Communion and Confirmation

We welcome you to join us and become a part of our community of faith.

Classes meet weekly to learn about the basics of the Catholic Faith. For more details please contact, Ann Marie Gervino, Director of Adult Faith Formation, at 215-675-1925 or agervino@noolp.org