Catholics don't believe Baptism is only a sign. We believe something very profound
and tangible happens during Baptism. We believe the Bible when it says that Baptism
washes away sin. (Acts 22:16) So for us, it is not as much about what we give during
baptism (i.e., a profession of faith) but it is about what we get, which is salvation.
We believe this salvation is for babies too. Catholics believe that as infants,
we can receive the saving grace of Baptism that was won by Jesus' obedience, without
consciously choosing it. Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might
touch them; and when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them
to him, saying, 'Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such
belongs the kingdom of God' (Luke 18:15–16).
The schedule for Baptism Preparation is as follows:
Parents are required to attend 3 Sessions commencing from the 2nd Sun of each month.
Upon completion all 3 sessions, couples can then register with the Presenters their
preferred Baptism date. Godparents are to attend the last session to prepare themselves.
The Baptism ceremony will be held on the First Sunday of each Month at 4.00pm in Church.
Please contact the below presenting couples for more information and timings of the sessions.
The contact of the presenting couple is
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Peter & Linda
93380665 (Peter)
Email:
Forms for Infant Baptism can be downloaded from here. Forms are also availble
from the Parish Office