The baptism of infants and young children is celebrated at least once a month, on Sunday, except during the season of Lent. Baptismal liturgies begin at 12:15 pm in the church. A meeting with a member of the parish staff is required before any date for Baptism may be set – please call the parish office to arrange an appointment. Attendance at a preparation session is also required. This takes place at 10 am on the Saturday morning before the Baptism and is held in the church. Regular mass attendance is encouraged. Each child must have at least one godparent (there may be a maximum of two). Godparents must be practicing Catholics (baptized and confirmed) who are in good standing with the Church.
Children who have completed grade 2 undertake more preparation and receive Full Initiation – being Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion – at the same time. These celebrations take place once a year, usually at Pentecost. Please telephone the parish office early in the school year to begin this preparation.
Children who have been baptized in another Christian tradition may be received into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church after a period of adequate preparation. Please telephone the parish office. (Click here for The Baptism of Children Flyer)
Adults seeking Baptism also receive the sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion at the same time. This follows a period of extensive preparation and usually takes place at the Easter Vigil. Regular mass attendance is required. Please telephone the parish office before the end of September to arrange an appointment with the pastor.
Adults who have been baptized in other Christian traditions and wish to enter into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church are considered individually, according to the amount of preparation required. Please telephone the parish office to arrange a meeting with the pastor, who will determine the preparation appropriate for you.