Baptismal Program
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
The 4 steps in preparation are led by a group of parishioners.
The 4 steps in preparation are led by a group of parishioners.
- Parents need to contact the Parish Office to be enrolled in the preparation program.
- The parents are required to attend a meeting, held on the last Tuesday of each month, which details the procedures for Baptism at St. Peter's and at which dates are finalised.
- The family preparing for Baptism then presents their child to the Parish community at 9:00am Mass on the first Sunday of the month
- Baptisms are then conducted at 10:30am on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.
GODPARENTS
At least one Godparent must be a Baptised and Confirmed Catholic. If you choose another who is not Catholic, they must be a Baptised Christian. Godparents should be 16 years or over.
A copy of their Baptismal Certificate is required.
At least one Godparent must be a Baptised and Confirmed Catholic. If you choose another who is not Catholic, they must be a Baptised Christian. Godparents should be 16 years or over.
A copy of their Baptismal Certificate is required.
For your child’s Baptism, you will need:
We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our St Peter’s community.
- A Baptismal candle
- A White Garment (garment or stole) which will be placed on your child during the ceremony
- These are provided by the parish at the Baptism Information Meeting, though you may certainly provide your own candle and stole.
- COST OF THE BAPTISMAL PROGRAM
- There is no cost as such but a donation would be greatly appreciated.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our St Peter’s community.