Baptism

Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua),4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word."

(Catechism of the Catholic Church 1213)

Any parent wishing to have their baby or child baptised should contact the parish office for further information on 01427 612427.

It is usual for infant baptism for the infant to wear white and for a white shawl or garment to be available as at baptism the church wraps the new member in a white garment. 

The Sacrament of Confirmation 

"The term Confirmation reminds us that this sacrament brings an increase of baptismal grace: it unites us more firmly to Christ; it completes our bond with the Church; it grants us the special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith, to confess the name of Christ and never to be ashamed of His Cross. This is why it's important to take care that our children, our young people receive this sacrament."

"When we welcome the Holy Spirit into our hearts and we let him act, Christ makes himself present in us and takes shape in our lives.  Through us ... Christ will pray, forgive, infuse hope and consolation, serve our brothers and sisters, be close to the needy and to the last, create community, sow peace. Just think about how important this is: that through the Holy Spirit, Christ himself will do all this in the midst of us and for us ! So it is important that children and young people receive this sacrament".

Pope Francis

Parents who wish to have their child put forward for Confirmation should contact the parish office on 01427 612427.