Baptism

Baptism is the first sacrament of Christian initiation. For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey with Christ. The new Christian begins an entirely new life and is called to put aside the old self. Through Baptism we are freed from the darkness of our world. We become sons and daughters of God and are embraced into the family of the Church. Catholic families are encouraged to baptise their children soon after birth, however sometimes people are baptised later, or even as adults. Whether we are baptised as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church’s way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God.

Reception – for those already baptised in another denominationBaptism is celebrated only once in a person’s life. If a baptised Christian from another denomination wishes to become a Catholic, he or she is not re-baptised but rather is received into communion with the Catholic Church through a simple ceremony of commitment, followed by the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. Please see Adult Sacramental Program here [link] or call our Parish Office to discuss.

Infant Baptism. At our Parish of St Agatha there are three steps in the celebration of Infant Baptism.

1. A compulsory information session - Which is held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm in the Parish Meeting Room. Please complete the form below and let us know which session you would like to attend.

2. A Presentation of your child at one of the Sunday Masses where they are welcomed by the parish community.  You need to have attended the information session to be included in this step.

3. The Baptism – Which is held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 12:00 noon or on a mutually suitable time at outside of Mass. You can choose which option suits best when you enrol.

   
   

Enrolment / Further Information

To enrol your child for Baptism, please download and complete the Infant Baptism enrolment form and email it to stagathas@bbcatholic.org.au. Our Baptism coordinator will then contact you to confirm the time and arrangements.  

Infant Baptism Enrolment Form

Should you wish to speak with someone please call 02 9484 1427, or submit the enquiry form below.

Contact form

The information provided in this form is collected and handled in accordance with the Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay’s Privacy Policy available by clicking here.

PLEASE WAIT FOR THE CONFIRMATION MESSAGE AFTER SUBMITTING THE FORM BEFORE BROWSING AWAY OR CLOSING THE WINDOW. OTHERWISE YOUR INFORMATION MAY BE LOST.

Child’s Godparent(s) – one must be a Catholic; everyone must be baptised.

A donation of $50 at the time of Baptism would be very much appreciated.