‘The sacrament in all the sacraments is Christ himself.
In him we who are lost in selfishness, grow and mature into true life that has no end.’
-You Cat 173
The Sacraments of Initiation
Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit and the door which gives access to the other Sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as children of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission.* Our parish community welcomes and accompanies those who seek this gateway sacrament, as adults and for their children.
Please contact us to find out more.
Confirmation is the Sacrament that completes Baptism. Confirmation marks a notable point in the life of a Catholic, when a young Catholic (or adult) declares their free choice to live as God’s child, relying upon the power of the Holy Spirit to witness to God’s love and might in their lives. Please come and talk to us about this important sacrament.
The Holy Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life** because it is the Sacrament in which Jesus Christ gives us His Body and Blood, that we might give ourselves to him in love; the actual effect of the Eucharist is the transformation of man into God.†
Holy Eucharist is celebrated daily (see Mass times ). You are welcome to spend time in Christ’s presence in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Friday and Saturday mornings from 10.30-11.30am.
If you would like your child to be prepared to receive this Sacrament, please contact us.
The Sacraments of Healing and Reconciliation
Reconciliation
This Sacrament of healing is a precious gift of God’s forgiveness, mercy and love.
This wonderful Sacrament is freely available to be received on a daily basis in our parish before daily Mass and during Adoration on Friday and Saturday mornings (10.30am).
At particular times of the liturgical year special services for Reconciliation are offered. If you would like your child to be prepared to receive this sacrament, please contact us.
The Anointing of the Sick
The Anointing of the Sick is administered to give spiritual and physical strength to those suffering with illness, especially near to the time of their death.
This Sacrament can be administered at church, in hospital or at home. The special grace of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick unites of the sick person to the passion of Christ, for his own good and that of the whole Church, providing a strengthening, peace, and courage to endure in a Christian manner the sufferings of illness or old age and provides the forgiveness of sins, if the sick person was not able to obtain it through the sacrament of Penance.
Communion for the sick: If you are aware of anyone who is unable to get to Church or is in hospital please contact the parish office to arrange visits and reception of Holy Communion.
The Sacraments of Communion and Mission
Marriage
The Sacrament of Marriage is a lifelong partnership established by a man and a woman, which is ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of children. Christ raised marriage to the dignity of a Sacrament because it is a witness of God’s love to the world.
For further information about preparation for this Sacrament and marriage in our Church please contact us.
Our parish values and supports the ongoing formation of parents as their children’s first teachers of the faith. This support obviously occurs during preparation for the Sacraments but is encouraged as a part of normal parish life.
Holy Orders
Holy Orders. Christ entrusted to his apostles His mission to proclaim, preach the Good News and heal his people.§
It is through this Sacrament that the Church’s mission continues through the ordination of deacons, priests and bishops.
If you feel called to the diaconate or priestly life try out this vocations website or talk with one of the priests.
* CCC 2121
** Lumen Gentium 11
† St Thomas Aquinas
§ Mark 16:15-18 and Matthew 28:18-20