Infant Baptism

Baptism is a beautiful celebration of God’s love and the beginning of your child’s journey in the Catholic faith. We look forward to welcoming your family.

How it works

1: Book

Complete Baptism Booking Form

2: Prepare

Attend Baptism Preparation Course

3: Celebrate

Celebrate your child’s Baptism with us

When

Four (4) Sundays each month

Book at least 2 months in advance

Where

St Cecilia's Church - 10:30am

St Kieran's Church - 11:30am

If this is your first child to be baptised, parents are required to attend a Baptism Preparation Course (in accordance with the Diocese of Broken Bay). The session is held on the first Sunday of every second month (e.g. February, June) and runs for approximately 45–60 minutes.
Before the Baptism, parents are invited to attend a weekend mass of their choice, usually 1–2 weeks beforehand. A short Presentation (welcoming) Ceremony will take place during that Mass.
At least one godparent must be:

A fully initiated Catholic (Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion)

Over 16 years of age
A Local Parish Permission Form is required when parishioners wish to receive a sacrament—typically Baptism —outside their home parish. It serves as written authorisation from the home parish priest, confirming approval for the sacrament to take place at another parish.

If you reside outside the parish boundaries, a Local Parish Permission Form signed by the Parish Priest of your home parish is required to be submitted.
A voluntary donation to the priest is customary and may be offered at your discretion.

Other Options:

Direct Deposit – contact the Parish Office for details

Tap & Go – available at the back of the church
We ask parents to dress their child in white and to bring along to the Baptism Ceremony a white Baptism Candle which you may source yourself or purchase from the Parish Office for $15. See Parish Office Schedule
If you have any questions, please contact Parish Office by calling (02) 9949 4455 or send an e-mail to office@nhcatholic.org.au