SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
"I baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."
About Baptisms at St Monica's
St Monica’s Parish rejoices and celebrates the birth of every child. This gift of life and love to every family is celebrated and warmly welcomed into our Parish family in and through the Sacrament of Baptism.
We thank you for your continued patience as we navigate the effect of the pandemic in the overall running of our Baptism Program. The program for 2021 is slightly different due to the current restrictions we must adhere to. As numbers are limited, preference will be given to those who reside within the parish boundary. Every couple seeking Baptism of their child in St Monica’s Parish, are asked to understand that whilst we do baptise children who do not live in the St Monica's Parish Zone, we encourage parents to consider having their child baptised in their home parish with their local parish priest. Those who do not live within the parish boundary are most welcome but we will need a "Letter of Permission" from the parish you reside in before we can proceed with your application.
Please find the Application Form that needs to be filled out to express your desire to baptise your child here at St Monica’s. Dates chosen are not guaranteed until confirmed by the Pastoral Assistant. Once we receive the form including the “Letter of Permission” (if not from the parish zone), then the Pastoral Assistant will be in contact with you.
The stipend for St Monica’s is $200 (Payable at time of booking) and covers the administration fees of the Church and its upkeep, the Priests and Office Staff time in administering, the Baptism and all its rites. The fee is due at the time of booking the baptism and can be paid via credit card, cash, money order or cheque.
If you still have any queries prior to applying, please send an email to our Pastoral Assistant, on Abygaile.Cukavac@cam.org.au.
Please note we are handling a huge amount of enquiries at the moment.
We thank you for your continued patience as we navigate the effect of the pandemic in the overall running of our Baptism Program. The program for 2021 is slightly different due to the current restrictions we must adhere to. As numbers are limited, preference will be given to those who reside within the parish boundary. Every couple seeking Baptism of their child in St Monica’s Parish, are asked to understand that whilst we do baptise children who do not live in the St Monica's Parish Zone, we encourage parents to consider having their child baptised in their home parish with their local parish priest. Those who do not live within the parish boundary are most welcome but we will need a "Letter of Permission" from the parish you reside in before we can proceed with your application.
Please find the Application Form that needs to be filled out to express your desire to baptise your child here at St Monica’s. Dates chosen are not guaranteed until confirmed by the Pastoral Assistant. Once we receive the form including the “Letter of Permission” (if not from the parish zone), then the Pastoral Assistant will be in contact with you.
The stipend for St Monica’s is $200 (Payable at time of booking) and covers the administration fees of the Church and its upkeep, the Priests and Office Staff time in administering, the Baptism and all its rites. The fee is due at the time of booking the baptism and can be paid via credit card, cash, money order or cheque.
If you still have any queries prior to applying, please send an email to our Pastoral Assistant, on Abygaile.Cukavac@cam.org.au.
Please note we are handling a huge amount of enquiries at the moment.
Process of Baptism
- Application Form sent (with Letter of Permission if not from parish zone).
- Pastoral Assistant to confirm one of 2 dates chosen by email.
- Baptism date booked.
- Baptism Information Evening held on the first Wednesday of the month prior to your baptism date at 7:30 pm. One parent need to attend. (This is currently on Zoom.)
- Rites of Baptism if applicable.
- Baptism day.
Baptism Application Form
Permission Letter from your Parish Priest |
Verification of BaptismAt 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. An administration fee of $20 is payable by cash or credit card. |
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