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
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As of 11:59 pm on the 15th of December 2021, places of worship may open for all celebrations and there will will not be any requirements nor any requirements to check vaccination status of all attendees. We thank you for your patience as we navigated the effect of the pandemic in the overall running of our Baptism Program these last few months. Slowly and cautiously we are going to host both parishioners and non-parishioners ** as we had done in the past starting in March 2022 (**non-parishioners for Baptism purpose are those who don't reside within the parish boundary).
As of 11:59 pm on the 15th of December 2021, places of worship may open for all celebrations and there will will not be any requirements nor any requirements to check vaccination status of all attendees. We thank you for your patience as we navigated the effect of the pandemic in the overall running of our Baptism Program these last few months. Slowly and cautiously we are going to host both parishioners and non-parishioners ** as we had done in the past starting in March 2022 (**non-parishioners for Baptism purpose are those who don't reside within the parish boundary).
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.
Please find the Application Form below. Available dates are on the "pull-down" (unfortunately, we have no available dates at the moment) . Dates chosen are not guaranteed until confirmed by the Pastoral Assistant. Once we receive the form, the Pastoral Assistant will be in contact with you. If you live outside the parish boundary, please send a Letter of Permission from your Parish Priest to Abygaile.Cukavac@cam.org.au immediately after you send you form. We will not be able to process your application unless we receive this letter so please attend to it immediately.
The stipend for St Monica’s is $200 (payable at time of booking) and covers the administration fees, the Church and its upkeep, the Priests and Office Staffs’ 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, eft, 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.
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.
Please find the Application Form below. Available dates are on the "pull-down" (unfortunately, we have no available dates at the moment) . Dates chosen are not guaranteed until confirmed by the Pastoral Assistant. Once we receive the form, the Pastoral Assistant will be in contact with you. If you live outside the parish boundary, please send a Letter of Permission from your Parish Priest to Abygaile.Cukavac@cam.org.au immediately after you send you form. We will not be able to process your application unless we receive this letter so please attend to it immediately.
The stipend for St Monica’s is $200 (payable at time of booking) and covers the administration fees, the Church and its upkeep, the Priests and Office Staffs’ 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, eft, 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.
Process of Baptism
- Application Form sent. Permission letter sent to Abygaile.Cukavac@cam.org.au if not from the parish boundary.
- Pastoral Assistant to confirm one of 2 dates chosen by email.
- Baptism date booked.
- Compulsory Baptism Information Evening held usually on the first Wednesday of the month prior to your baptism date at 7:30 pm. One parent need to attend. Invitation also extended to at least one god-parent. This is in the Symons Centre, the building adjacent to the church.
- Rites 1 of Baptism on the first Sunday Mass chosen.
- Rites 2 of Baptism on the second Sunday Mass chosen.
- Baptism day at mid-day (weeks 1 & 3 of the month).
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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