SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

"I baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

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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. 
  
• a Welcome Rite the week prior to the Baptism.

Families living outside our parish boundaries should hold the Baptism in their home parish in which the children will be nurtured.
(Please the button below to see the Parish Boundary)

Our Parish Priest and parishioners of St. Monica's trust you will draw strength and support from your parish wherever that may be.

PARISH BOUNDARY MAP

Baptism Request Form

Once you completed this form, please send us it via email:
​mooneeponds@cam.org.au

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.
​An administration fee of $20 is payable by cash or credit card.

Verification request email