WHAT IS THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM?

The Catechism of the Catholic Church #1213 defines Baptism thus: “Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission. Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word."

PART OF THE SACRAMENT OF INITIATION: Baptism is the foundation of the Christian life and the door to the other sacraments. Without that foundation, no other house can be built. It is the beginning of the person’s journey of faith and Christian life. Baptism, together with the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist, make-up the Catholic Church’s Sacrament of Initiation. 

In the Catholic Church we baptise infants to welcome them into our faith and to free them from the original sin we are all born with. It is the first of our holy sacraments and it marks the birth of your child into the community of the Church so for our Parish the baptism of your child is a parish community event.

Would you like to sign up your child for Baptism?

Before we can baptise your child, you must have met with Fr Johnpromise or Deacon James and prepared by one of them. Once you have filled in the form, the office will give you a call to discuss dates and times for the preparation, as well as to discuss a baptism date.