BAPTISM
THE SACRAMENT OF
Baptism is the first of the seven sacraments. Its symbols of water and washing remind us of “birth.’ Through Baptism, God adopts us as his children, sharing his life with us by the gift of sanctifying grace so that we can live supernaturally, now and forever, in heaven with him. The share in God’s life that we receive in Baptism frees us from Original Sin and personal sin. It is with this great sacrament that we receive ’new life’ in Christ.
EPISODE 36 OF THE THREE MINUTE CATECHISM SERIES USED WITH PERMISSION FROM KATHMEDIA 2018.
WHEN ARE BAPTISMS HELD?
Sundays @ 10.30am in St Raphael’s Church (47 Lowe St, Queanbeyan, NSW) February - December.
When necessary, up to 3 baptisms may be celebrated together. Due to the high demand of baptisms, it is encouraged to book in as soon as possible as dates fill quickly.
HOW TO BOOK A BAPTISM?
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Request a date(s): we will respond to your email with confirmation of the date. If the date is unavailable, then we will give you alternate dates via email.
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Once you have secured a date, register for the baptism via Qkr App immediately.
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Download the App on your phone in App Store or Google Play if you do not have it.
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Search for St Gregory’s Parish Queanbeyan in the Qkr App.
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On the menu, select Sacramental Program, select Sacraments, select Baptism.
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Pay the $75.00 donation for the baptism, whether you are having one or more children baptised.
The donation covers the administration fee, and the resource book which will be given to parents. Inspiring and easy to understand, it is an introduction to the teachings of the Catholic church.
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After payment, you can fill out the registration form. Please fill it out completely.
Please call the parish office if you have any questions about registering your child. Phone 62994611
PRAYER
God, Our Father, bless us and bless our children.
May the baptism of our child renew our faith in you and in each other.
Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
PREPARATION
Parents are required to attend a weekday 5.30pm Mass on any Thursday before the baptism. After the Mass, one of the priests will speak to you about your responsibilities as parents and introduce you to YOUCAT for Kids – an excellent resource for faith education and formation.
Attendance is essential. The baptism will not proceed if preparation is not completed.
GODPARENTS
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One Godparent is sufficient, but there may be two, one of each sex. Parents cannot be Godparents.
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Godparents should be Catholics who practice their faith, who have been confirmed and ready to support your child in the formation of faith.
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Godparents must 16 years of age or older.
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A baptised person, who is not a Catholic, can be a witness to the baptism.
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Non-baptised persons cannot be Godparents or witnesses.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING TO THE BAPTISM?
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A baptismal candle. These are available from:
There is a parish gift shop (located in the church at 47 Lowe Street). It is open before and after the 9 am Mass on Sunday mornings.
Catholic Bookshop, Manuka, ACT,
Ground Floor/55 Franklin St, Forrest ACT 2603 (behind St Christopher’s Cathedral)
Online at:
https://carricks.com.au/product-category/baby-and-baptism/
https://www.arksupplies.com.au/
