Baptismal Font

 Is usually placed on the altar although in some older churches it will be placed close to the door of the church.

Water is a sign both of life and of new life. Both adults and children come to the font for baptism.

The Sacrament of Baptism

It removes Original Sin
It provides the basis for all other Sacraments
It remains with a person for life
It provides a constant source of grace or help from God
It requires a person to live the Christian way of life.

Baptism:

The Sacrament of Baptism is usually administered on a Sunday after the 12 noon Mass, at which parents and family are expected to attend.

Before a Baptism takes place parents are requested to attend a pre-Baptismal preparation evening, dates of which are announced in the weekly Newsletter, which is also contained within this website. There is no need to wait until the baby arrives before attending the pre-baptismal evening.

Parents will be asked to consider several important points:-                              

1. Choosing a Christian name for their child.
2. At least one parent must be a practising Catholic.
3. Choosing at least one Godparent who is a practising Catholic
4. Other sponsors may be invited to participate as Witnesses.
5. There must be a strong desire to bring the child up in the Catholic faith.
6. The priest must be morally sure that parents will hand on their faith.
7. Parents will be asked to provide their certificate of marriage.

In cases where parents and/or sponsors cannot make these commitments the Baptism will be deferred until a more appropriate time. The priest will provide counsel to parents in all such circumstances.

Baptism brings a child into the family of God

It removes Original Sin
It provides the basis for all other Sacraments
It remains with a person for life
It provides a constant source of grace or help from God
It requires a person to live the Christian way of life.

A record of Baptism is kept in the place of Baptism and all future Sacraments e.g. Confirmation, Marriage, are notified to the place of Baptism.