Sacraments

 

Baptism

 

Baptism is when we become part of God’s family — the family of the Church — hence we are called the children of God.
It is defined by the Church as the door which gives access to the other sacraments (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1213).
In Baptism we are washed free from original sin, the sin we are all born in to, and begin a new life in Christ.
Parents who present their child for Baptism are then entrusted to pass on the faith and at the appropriate time present them to receive the other two Sacraments of Initiation – Confirmation and Eucharist.

To make the necessary arrangements to have your child baptised, contact the parish priest.

 

First Holy Communion

 

This sacrament unites us with Jesus and with one another. The Eucharist is the high point of our Christian worship together. ‘It is the source and summit of all Christian life.’ (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1324)

Children must be in Year 3 to Year 6 of primary school and be Baptised Catholic.

Classes are held Saturday morning 9.30-10.15 and start mid-January 2026

Please complete the FORM.

 

Confirmation

 

Confirmation is the sacrament by which a person renews and confirms the promises made, on their behalf by their parents and godparents, when they were baptised.

Children must be in Year 7 onwards and be Baptised Catholic.

Classes start mid-January 2026

Please complete the FORM.

 

Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA)

Please complete the following form if you are interested in exploring the Catholic faith or are Catholic adult but have not been confirmed.

FORM