The Sacraments

Baptisms
Please contact the Parish Office to arrange a Baptism.  Baptisms are normally celebrated on Sundays after the 11am mass.  Parents wanting their child baptised are expected to engage in a preparation session.  Adults or young  people are invited to join the Catechumenate (RCIA) programme.  Please contact the parish office for details.

In Emergencies:
If a priest cannot be found, in an emergency any person can baptise:  Pour water (not anything else) over the head, saying "I baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit" with the intention of baptising.  The associated ceremonies (anointing with chrism, giving of a candle and white garment, etc.) can be supplied later, if the person - child or adult - happily survives.

Read what the Catechism of the Catholic Church has to say about the Sacrament of Baptism.

First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion
and Confirmation
Because of the Covid-19 epidemic, it was been necessary to postpone both the preparation and celebration of these sacraments last year. Please contact the parish office for the latest details for 2021.

Weddings
Information about weddings can be found in this page. If you require further information, or wish to make a booking, please contact the parish office (Ph 9912 6870 Extn 310) well in advance, to make a booking of the church and to allow time for suitable preparation. Covid-19 restrictions have led to the postponement of many weddings: we cannot yet be sure when the church will be open for weddings.

Read what the Catechism of the Catholic Church has to say about the Sacrament of Matrimony.

Anointing of the Sick, Funerals

In an emergency, call 9912 6880 and press "2" at the menu at any hour.

In ordinary circumstances, call the parish office (Ph 9912 6870) between 9am and 4.00 pm Mon - Thursday, if you would like a priest to visit, or for the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Anointing of the Sick
What the Catechism of the Catholic Church has to say about the Anointing of the Sick.

Reconciliation (Sacrament of Penance; "Confession")
Until the church re-opens, come any day and ring the doorbell of the priory (the old red-brick building fronting Riversdale Rd.)  A priest will be available for individual confession.

What the Catechism of the Catholic Church has to say about the Sacrament of Penance.