The Sacrament of Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is the first Sacrament of Initiation. It involves ritual washing with water. Water is commonly known as a symbol of life and cleansing – that's what it means in Baptism too. Water is poured over a person's head (or the person can be immersed in water). This action is a symbol of washing away Original Sin, rising to new life in Christ and marks the beginning of a person's participation in the mission of the Church.
While many people are baptised as young children, adult baptisms regularly take place across Brisbane archdiocese. If you are interested in baptising your child or being baptised yourself, please get in touch with our parish community.
Having Your Child Baptised
To start the process to have a child baptised, please register (step 1) and submit an enquiry (step 2) using the links below.
Parents are usually asked to take part in a preparation program to enable them to understand the sacrament and the commitment they will make to support their child's growth in faith and life. Sacramental preparation for Baptism focusses on God's grace and welcoming the child to life in the Spirit. It takes up the parent's request for Baptism and offers them support in raising their child in the midst of the Church family.
Requirements
Infants are baptised at the request of their parents, usually in their home Parish. The following requirements apply:
- At least one parent should be Catholic
- There needs to be one or more Godparents
- At least one Godparent should be Catholic
Application Process
To begin, please register (step 1) and submit an enquiry (step 2) using the links provided. Once you've completed these steps, read through the Baptism Guidelines for more information.
Contact Us
If you wish to find out more about the Baptism Program or Enrolment details, please contact the Parish Office:
Email:
Phone: (07) 3207 9177
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