Baptism of Infants at St Margaret’s and Our Holy Redeemer’s Parishes
Baptisms are arranged directly with parish clergy only.
The Catholic mother or father of the child must speak with clergy and request this Sacrament for their child. If someone other than the mother or father looks after the child they may make the request for the baptism of the child.
None of this should, in any way, stop grandparents or other family members enquiring about the baptism of an infant on behalf of parents or on behalf of those who have the care of a child.
Infants are to be baptised as soon as possible after birth.
Baptisms take place on Sundays, at present at 11.00am at Our Holy Redeemer’s and 1.00pm at St Margaret’s. (During the Covid-19 pandemic, other times may be required.)
Anyone seeking to have a child baptised must intend to hand on the Catholic faith to his or her child. This is done by raising and educating the child in the Catholic faith. Basic requirements would be: acknowledging that Jesus is the Son of God, love of the Blessed Virgin Mary, trying to follow the Church’s teaching, fidelity to the Pope, Sunday Mass, love and respect for family, living in peace with neighbours, enrolment at a catholic school, prayer at home, etc.
Anyone planning to have a child baptised in the Catholic faith should first look closely at their own life to see if it is lived out consistently with the Catholic faith. Parents who are not married, if they are still together, should consider marriage, though this is never compulsory and always a free choice.
Preparation for Baptism includes attendance at the parishes’ pre-baptism evenings. These are advertised regularly in the bulletin and can be attended before the baptism date is arranged, during pregnancy or after birth of the child. (These may not be happening during Covid-19 pandemic)
Godparents are Catholics, at least 16 years of age, who have themselves received the sacrament of Confirmation. One godparent is enough, though a maximum of two -one male, one female- is allowed. A godparent who is not a Catholic is allowed provided they have been baptised in another Christian church or ecclesial community, and that they stand along with a Catholic godparent.
Godparents should examine their own lives and ask if these are lived consistently with the teaching of the Church. If not they should seek to rectify their situation as soon as possible. Godparents are to be a support to the parents in the handing on of the Catholic faith and be a good example of Christian living to the child whom they sponsor.
Catholic parents and godparents should prepare for the great day of the Baptism of their child by, among other things, approaching the Sacrament of Penance (Confession), as well as coming to Mass every Sunday.
Baptisms are arranged directly with parish clergy only.
The Catholic mother or father of the child must speak with clergy and request this Sacrament for their child. If someone other than the mother or father looks after the child they may make the request for the baptism of the child.
None of this should, in any way, stop grandparents or other family members enquiring about the baptism of an infant on behalf of parents or on behalf of those who have the care of a child.
Infants are to be baptised as soon as possible after birth.
Baptisms take place on Sundays, at present at 11.00am at Our Holy Redeemer’s and 1.00pm at St Margaret’s. (During the Covid-19 pandemic, other times may be required.)
Anyone seeking to have a child baptised must intend to hand on the Catholic faith to his or her child. This is done by raising and educating the child in the Catholic faith. Basic requirements would be: acknowledging that Jesus is the Son of God, love of the Blessed Virgin Mary, trying to follow the Church’s teaching, fidelity to the Pope, Sunday Mass, love and respect for family, living in peace with neighbours, enrolment at a catholic school, prayer at home, etc.
Anyone planning to have a child baptised in the Catholic faith should first look closely at their own life to see if it is lived out consistently with the Catholic faith. Parents who are not married, if they are still together, should consider marriage, though this is never compulsory and always a free choice.
Preparation for Baptism includes attendance at the parishes’ pre-baptism evenings. These are advertised regularly in the bulletin and can be attended before the baptism date is arranged, during pregnancy or after birth of the child. (These may not be happening during Covid-19 pandemic)
Godparents are Catholics, at least 16 years of age, who have themselves received the sacrament of Confirmation. One godparent is enough, though a maximum of two -one male, one female- is allowed. A godparent who is not a Catholic is allowed provided they have been baptised in another Christian church or ecclesial community, and that they stand along with a Catholic godparent.
Godparents should examine their own lives and ask if these are lived consistently with the teaching of the Church. If not they should seek to rectify their situation as soon as possible. Godparents are to be a support to the parents in the handing on of the Catholic faith and be a good example of Christian living to the child whom they sponsor.
Catholic parents and godparents should prepare for the great day of the Baptism of their child by, among other things, approaching the Sacrament of Penance (Confession), as well as coming to Mass every Sunday.
Organising the Baptism
To organise the Baptism please complete the form below (or get a copy directly from the priest) and bring it along to the next of our Pre-Baptism Evenings, as advertised in the Bulletin. The date of the Baptism will not be confirmed until you have spoken to the priest so please do not fill in that section.
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