Baptism

 

 

           Your child’s baptism is a time for celebration and joy. Some people think of baptism simply as something else to “get done”. This is very unfortunate because baptism is a birth into the Christian community and is in every way as solemn and important as birth in itself. It’s an event that needs to be prepared for.

 

         Your most important preparation is to look at your own faith. Your child will be born with your features and will pick up your mannerisms. As he or she gets older they too will grow up with your faith.

 

         The very fact that you have asked to have your child baptized is a sure sign that you recognize the importance of God in your life. The Church recognizes the desire of Christian parents to share the life of Christ with their children. Jesus Christ, like you, wants only the best for your child.

 

         Your efforts will not only help your child to grow up in the love of God; they will also help you to grow. As you teach your child to pray you yourself will deepen your prayer, as you teach your child to appreciate the Mass, your own faith will be enriched. Your child’s baptism is only the beginning of a new life in which you will grow closer to one another in the family and closer to God.

 

         The Church welcomes your child into its midst with love and prayers for the future peace and happiness of your family in the years ahead.

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        Baptism preparation occurs at St Pauls on the third Saturday of every second month, between 10.00 am and noon. Please register in advance by calling the parish office.

 

Baptism Preparation Dates Scheduled are as follows:

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September 17, 2016

November 19, 2016

December 17, 2016

February 18, 2017

April 15, 2017

June 17, 2017

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