Initiation
Baptism
Confirmation
Reconciliation
1st Communion
Anointing the Sick
Marriages
Funerals
FORMS
SACRAMENTS

Notices & Announcements

Baptism

It is proposed to offer the Sacrament of Baptism to parents on a Saturday, either at 11 am or 1.30 pm. This will replace baptisms on the 1st Sunday of each month during one of the Masses. Parents must still allow sufficient time to attend a Batism Preparation evening.

Confirmation

Children from Grade 6 from our Primary School and Preca Centre will be confirmed this year on Saturday, June 19 at 6:00 in the evening.

Anointing Mass

Each first Friday of the month there will be a Mass of Anointing at 9am. Next date is Friday 4 June.


The Sacraments of Initiation

Are celebrated according to the rite of Christian initiation. Every stage is marked by rites celebrated within the parish Sunday masses. Neighbourhood meetings are held. Older people are encouraged to pray for the families involved. Catechists are actively sought. School and parish cooperate together with families and people.

Baptism

Sacrament of Baptism is offered every Saturday, either at 11 am or 1.30 pm. Preparation meeting for parents/godparents on the Thursday evening prior to the baptismal celebration. Candles are available at the piety stall.


Confirmation

Celebrated on, or as close as possible to, Pentecost Sunday. Older students are often confirmed prior to Christmas at one of the parish masses. For adults it is usual at the Easter vigil




Reconciliation

Celebrated as first reconciliation in November prior to first communion after Easter Saturdays at 10am and 5.15pm are the norm



First Communion

Celebrated in the weeks following Easter Sunday. The children are in grade 4 or beyond.




Anointing of the Sick

Celebrated prior to the feasts of Easter and Christmas. Because of the sunshine western hospital being within the parish. The anointing is very important and very frequent


Marriages

Are celebrated whenever booked. Couples are encouraged to prepare over a period of time. Six months is, at least, desirable and most do.


Funerals

Are part of the life of all parishes. They are very important occasions. The parish encourages the vigil service as recommended by the church



Click here to download the following forms

Sacramental Application Form 2010

Baptism Application Form 2010

To know more about the Sacraments of the Catholic Church,
please visit Archdiocese Sacraments Page

"Christ

instituted the

sacraments

of the new law

that touch all

the stages and

all the important

moments

of Christian life;

give birth and

increase, healing

and mission to the

Christian's life

of faith."

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