We welcome your child to be baptised at St Francis de Sales. Whenever we welcome new life, our life as a faith community is enhanced. Parents, godparents, and the community promise to share the joys and challenges of living our Catholic faith.

As a Sacrament of Initiation, Baptism is the first step in our life-long journey of faith. Parents who decide to have their child baptised are also choosing to share their own faith by the example of their words and actions. Baptism, then, makes visible your commitment and that of the godparents you choose, to the ongoing growth in faith of your child. A faith that is alive and active is “caught” more than it is “taught.”

We hope that this time of preparation and celebration will be an opportunity for you to both reflect on your faith and to renew your commitment to living out your chosen responsibilities. May you understand as addressed to you the words of Christ to His disciples: “Teach them to carry out everything I have commanded you. And know that I am with you always….”

Guidelines:

• Parents must attend the parish baptismal preparation sessions prior to scheduling their child’s baptism.
• The family of the child to be baptised must be a registered member of St. Francis de Sales Parish.
• Baptism initiates a child into the faith community of the Catholic Church. Parents together with their children are expected to attend Sunday Mass prior to and after receiving Baptism.
• Parent should speak with Fr Clement to  register for the Baptismal Course.