Baptism Preparation Class and Baptisms: We will be holding our next baptism preparation class on Sunday 24th November 2024. For those who wish to have their child baptised in the following months, please attend this class. Please also complete and return a baptism application form, available below.
Infant Baptism
WELCOME! WE ARE SO HAPPY THAT YOU ARE SEEKING TO HAVE YOUR CHILD BAPTISED.
Infant baptisms are for all children from newborn to aged 6. They are sometimes a joint celebration in the Parish with up to four families having children baptised on the same day at a beautiful, personal and happy ceremony.
Baptisms take place at a pre-arranged time, usually on Sundays at 12pm, throughout the year, this must be confirmed with the Parish Office prior to making any personal arrangements.
Baptism Preparation Class
A preparation class is held periodically throughout the year to which parents of children being baptised are required to attend.
What if my child is aged 7 or older?
For children who are age 7 or older, they are capable of knowing right and wrong and therefore need to have a rudimentary grasp of the Catholic Faith before receiving the Sacrament of Baptism.
If your child is aged 7 or above and you wish to have them Baptised, they will need to join the First Holy Communion programme. The First Holy Communion programme usually starts in October and the First Holy Communion Mass (preceded by the baptism) takes place in about May or June. Please contact the Parish Office for further advice.
Baptism Preparation Class
Baptism Preparation Course: if this is your first child, you will be required at attend a Baptism Preparation Course. This course is run by a Catechist from the Parish. The course consists of talking about Baptism and the obligations of having your child Baptised in the Catholic Church. They will explain the Baptism Service and the symbolism of the various anointings etc that take place during the Baptism. Once the course has been completed, the Baptism can go ahead.
Our next baptism preparation class will be held on Sunday 24th November 2024, in the church hall at 2pm. Please contact the parish secretary to book your place. If you are considering your child’s baptism, please complete an application form and return to the Parish Office and register for this class.
PLEASE REMEMBER: Parents need to attend a Baptism preparation class before receiving a date for a child’s baptism. Godparents are also encouraged and welcome to attend the class.
Our subsequent class date is yet to be confirmed, but is likely to be at the end of January 2025.
