Baptism

For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Baptism is the first sacrament of Christian initiation. Through Baptism we are freed from sin, we become adopted sons and daughters of God and are embraced into the family of the Church.

Want to receive the Sacrament of Baptism?

Baptism is a Sacrament of faith, and the Church asks for a serious and loving commitment by the parents and godparents of a child to live the life of the Sacraments. The baptism ceremony for adults and teens is similar to baptism of children except that you make the baptismal promises yourself. Instead of godparents, adults have sponsors whose role is to encourage you in the Catholic Faith.

For children aged 6 and below:

• At least one parent should be a practising Catholic (copy of Baptism certificate to be supplied)

• Parent(s) are members of the parish (if you live in a different parish, you ought to contact your own parish priest in the first instance)

• Either one godparent, or two (one male and one female), who is a confirmed Catholic over the age of 16

Attending the Baptism preparation talk is the first step in this parish. It takes place every first Sunday of the month at 3pm. you can book your place here

For children aged 7 to 18: Contact the Parish Priest.

For Adults: See the RCIA Programme.