Baptism

Baptism is the first Sacrament of Initiation, when an individual is welcomed into the church and given sanctifying grace. No other Sacraments can be received without first having been baptised. To baptise means to “immerse in water” and during the ceremony holy water is sprinkled or poured on the head of the individual by the priest. 

Preparation for Baptism

All parents planning a baptism for their child are invited to attend a baptism course, the aim of which is to instruct the parents, as the Church requires, on the meanings and implications of baptism and to ensure that they understand the teaching.

The course is held in two sessions.

The first session covers:

• helping parents prepare for this important sacrament
• helping them to explore their faith
• encouraging them to share with others their faith, hopes and fears
• helping them to understand the church’s commitment to them and their child
• helping them to understand the role of the Godparents

The second session covers:

• going through the Rite of Baptism
• explaining all of the signs and symbols of baptism
• answering any outstanding questions

Dates of future courses are advertised in the Newsletter. If you would like to discuss arranging a Baptism for your child please contact the Parish Office.