BAPTISM
Baptism is the ritual that where new members are received into the Church. It is the first of the seven sacraments, and a celebration common to all Christian traditions.
Baptism is the first sacrament of initiation. Through Baptism Christians are washed in the waters of rebirth and given a share in God’s own life. Reborn in Christ and supported by the community of faith, all the baptised are offered the promise of eternal life.
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Baptism is a happy event for our Parish - and a time to ponder God’s loving gifts in our lives.
For your child to be baptised in the Catholic faith one Parent and one Godparent must be Catholic , you must have completed a baptism preparation program and your child has been presented at a weekend Mass at least one week prior to the baptism.
Baptisms are held in our Parish on most Sunday's and you will be able to book your child's presentation and baptism once you have completed a baptismal preparation program.
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Our Baptismal Preparation Programs for Parents and Guardians of children under the age of 8, run on the second Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Callinan Centre bookings are required as sessions will not run if no bookings have been made. To book a place in our baptismal preparation program click on the link for the booking form for Parents below.
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Children aged 8 years and over complete a program similar to those for Confirmation, Reconciliation and First Communion. These programs run as needed please register your interest by clicking on the link for the enquiry form for children below.
For further information please contact our parish office P 02 4973 6859 or
