Rite of Welcome & Baptism

Congratulations on bringing your child(ren) for Baptism.

This is an important occasion, not only for your family, but for all of us in St Patrick’s Parish.

To help you more fully understand initiation into the faith Community, the life of faith, which the Sacrament of Baptism signifies, we ask you to participate in a ‘Baptism Preparation Session’, and a “Rite of Welcome’ (which is the first part of the Baptism Ceremony itself).  

As the minimum requirement for Baptism in St Patrick’s, attendance at both of these are necessary. In Baptism parents and Godparents commit themselves to the faith-life of their child/children.

BAPTISM PREPARATION SESSIONS:

The sessions are held in the Welcome Room Church, on the first Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm in the Parish (our next session will be on the, Wednesday 6th August, 3rd September, 1st October, 5th November & 3rd December ). These sessions go for about an hour. Please do your best to arrive in good time to register. Babies and Godparents are welcome.

THE RITE OF WELCOME:

The Rite of Welcome, is where children are presented to the greater St Patrick’s community will now be on the day of the Baptism, as they accept and acknowledge the new members joining the Church and God’s family. 

BAPTISM OFFERING:

If you would like to make an offering, an envelope will be provided at the Baptism Preparation. Your generosity is appreciated. 

BAPTISM STOLES AND CANDLES:

All this information will be given at the Baptism preparation session.

BAPTISM BOOKING FORM

When you complete the Baptism Booking Form below, you will receive a confirmation call from Parish Office. If you have any further questions please contact Andrea at the parish office at 5941 7315.

We look forward to seeing you.  Thank you.