Baptism

Parish baptisms are held on both Saturday and Sunday of the fourth weekend of each month. One day at St Peter Chanel Church and the other at Mater Dei Church. Some ceremonies are celebrated outside our parish mass while others are celebrated during a Sunday morning parish mass. Dates are available from the parish office.

A parent preparation session is held at St Peter Chanel Church at 3pm on the third Sunday of each month. It is usual to attend the session the same month as your child’s Baptism.  This session is for parents and godparents and will go for approximately 30-40mins.

For children who are at school, a separate preparation session is undertaken. This is a short session attended by parents, child and if possible godparents during which we discuss Baptism, what it means and some of the symbols. This takes the place of the Parent Formation Session and is arranged at a mutually convenient time.

Further information

Please contact the parish office for dates and program information.