Infant & Adult Baptism 

Sacrament of Baptism (Infant & Adults)

For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God.

Infant Baptism – important role of parents

Certainly, infants cannot understand or fathom the true meaning of baptism. Hence, infant baptism only makes sense if parents are true Christian disciples. In asking to have your children baptized, "you are accepting the responsibility of training them in the practice of the faith."

This includes: 

• telling the child about God who loves us and about Jesus our friend

• teaching the child how to pray

• instilling Christian values in the child

• teaching the child how to be a good Christian, through example

• bringing the child to Church to pray at Mass, especially on Sundays and days of obligation

• ensuring that the child receives a proper education

Non-Catholic parents who give their consent for baptism do not need to do anything that is against their religious or personal beliefs. Nevertheless, they are invited:

• to be involved in the life of faith of their child

• to be fully aware of the meaning and implication of baptism

• to be open to discuss with their spouse any reservations/differences they may have, and to speak with the Church’s minister if they wish

Parents may choose up to 2 official Godparents. Both Godparents must be practising members of the Catholic Church and over the age of 16. Godparents should be chosen with care. They should be persons who will be an example to your child of what it means to follow Jesus, and should fully understand and accept the responsibility that they are undertaking.

The infant baptisms are usually held on Sunday afternoon about once in every 2 months.

For schedules of infant baptism, please refer to the church bulletin or contact the Secretariat Office at 6264 0078.

Adult Baptism

(Please refer to RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, click here)