SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

"I baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."
Baptism is the first Sacrament of Christian Initiation and is an act of public worship. It is a ritual rich in symbolism which reaffirms our connectedness to Christ and with one another as committed, active members of a specific parish community.

In St. Monica's Parish when parents request the Sacrament of Baptism for their child, there is a mutual obligation:
  • The family publicly commits itself to the life of this community
  • The parish publicly and formally welcomes its new members and commits itself to the ongoing spiritual and pastoral care of those for whom it has responsibility

Families are required to attend:
  • a Baptism Preparation Evening. ​

​Please read through the Baptism Information.
Once you have completed this form, please send us it via email:  [email protected]

Verification of Baptism

At times we receive requests for Baptism verifications (for people already baptised at St Monica's whose original certificate has been lost or misplaced).
​If you require a Baptism Verification Certificate, please complete the form below.
St Monica Church:
820 Mt Alexander Rd
MOONEE PONDS   VIC   3039
Main Reception Office for
both/and Communities:
22 Robinson Street
MOONEE PONDS   VIC   3039 
Phone: +61 3 9370 5035
email: [email protected]
Office Hours:
Tuesday to Friday
9 am - 3.30 pm
St Vincent de Paul ​Church:
Cnr Woodland Street &
The Crossway
STRATHMORE   VIC   3041
The Parishes of St Vincent de Paul, Strathmore and St Monica, Moonee Ponds are committed to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and vulnerable adults.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri People as the traditional custodians of this land and pay respects to their Elders. 
We acknowledge that this land continues to be sacred to them.
​We acknowledge and thank Mr. Paul Danaher for his incredible photography of our church stained glass windows.