The Lord has blessed you and the parish with a beautiful gift — your child — the visible sign of your love for each other. You have played an important part in God's plan of creation, and with Him have given life to a new member of His family. What more beautiful way can we welcome your child into God's family than through the sacrament of baptism.

The rite of baptism for children puts emphasis on the role of parents in baptism, and on the preparation that should be a part of the celebration of this sacrament. The Introduction to the Rite states:

"…it is of great importance for the baptism that parents moved by their own faith, and other members of the parish, should prepare to take part in the rite with understanding…

It is the duty of the priest to prepare families for the baptism of their children and to help them in the task of Christian formation which they have undertaken.

The Introduction to the Rite points out that the importance of the sacrament makes some preparation a necessary element for all involved. As parents, we prepare long and well for the arrival of our children. Now we need to prepare ourselves to help them for the life they will lead as children of God — the lifelong commitment of Catholic Christians." 

Through the pre-baptismal programme at our parish, we hope to deepen your understanding of the sacrament of baptism and make you ever more aware of the importance this sacrament plays in your life as a family of God.

PREREQUISITES

• Parents and godparents must attend baptism preparation class; it is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 8:00 PM.
• Godparents must be catholic, above 16 years of age and must have received the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation.
• Parents and godparents must submit the necessary documentation.
• If you select godparents who live a great distance away, they do not have to be present and a proxy may fill in on their behalf.
• Completed registration form.