An opportunity to explore the meaning behind the rituals and ceremony of this Sacrament and the importance of your own role in the development of your child’s faith. It is also a chance to meet other new parents socially.

View video on the meaning of Baptism.

Booklets

• Download booklet on the explanation of Baptism:
  Baptism texts from the Catechism of the Catholic Church (PDF)
• Download Booklet on practical details on Ceremony about Baptism
  Baptism Ceremony notes for parents (PDF)

 

Parish Policy on Baptisms

If you wish to arrange a  baptism the parish now requires a written letter addressed to Fr Douglas stating the following:-

1) the date and time proposed

2) the church: St Peter’s or St Columba’s

3) a return address that can be either a postal address or  an email address

5) ONLY  in exceptional circumstances  which must be detailed in the letter, will anything   other than a Saturday afternoon be considered.

Until the parents have had a reply from Fr Douglas the date is not to be considered confirmed.

 

Contact

For parents of St Peter’s and St Columba’s Parishes
PLEASE APPROACH FR DOUGLAS AFTER ANY MASS INITIALLY.

 

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