Baptism
Individual baptisms of infants (aged under 7 years) usually take place on Saturday afternoons.
Parents wishing to have their children baptized over the coming months must attend a Baptism Preparation Class.
Classes usually take place on the first Monday of the month at 7.00pm in the presbytery. (Please check the newsletter or with the parish office.)
There is no need to book for the class, just turn up.
Dates and times for baptisms can be arranged at the end of the class.
First Holy Communion and Reconciliation
Children preparing for the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Reconciliation (Confession) should be in school year 3 or above.
They should already be baptized and should live within this parish.* (see notes below)
Children are expected to attend all preparatory sessions.
At least one parent or carer must attend the adult sessions.
Those wishing to join the 2025 First Holy Communion Programme can complete the application form online.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 December 2024.
* Children who are not baptized may join the programme if at least one parent is a baptized Catholic.
These children will be baptized as part of their preparation for first Reconciliation and Holy Communion.
*Families who live outside this parish should obtain permission for their child to join the programme from their own parish priest.
Precedence will always be given to children who live within this parish and/or whose families regularly attend Sunday Mass here.
Confirmation
Candidates should be at least 14 years of age at the time of Confirmation.
They should already be baptized, have made their first Holy Communion, and should live within this parish.
(Candidates who live in other parishes may join the Confirmation programme at Hay Lane, but should obtain permission from their own parish priest.
Precedence will always be given to candidates who live within this parish and/or regularly attend Sunday Mass here.)
Candidates are expected to attend all preparatory sessions.
Marriage
If you live in this parish and are hoping to marry, either in this church or elsewhere, please contact Father Stewart directly.