Sacraments

When Jesus walked in Judea 2000 years ago, He raised the dead, gave sight to the blind, drove out demons, by the touch of His hands and the sound of His voice. Now Jesus does these things through the Sacraments He instituted.

Faith and Baptism: Faith is the beginning, the root and the foundation of our being made right with God, of following Jesus’ call to enter the Catholic Church and receive His Sacraments. And the first of the Sacraments is Baptism.

The Sacraments are intrinsic to our Parish life. The Sacraments of Baptism, Penance, Eucharist, Marriage, Confirmation and anointing of the sick can be accessed by contacting our Parish and agreeing to proper preparation and having the right disposition of mind and heart. Sacraments are a gift from God, won for us by Christ’s death and resurrection. The Sacraments are necessary for salvation and transform those who receive them by conforming them to Christ.

Phone the parish, catch up with one of our priests at the presbytery or after Mass or send a message if you have any questions at all about Jesus’ call to enter the Catholic Church and receive the Sacraments.

Ph 02 6931 3601

Sacraments to Home-Bound

Please notify the priest when a member of your family or a parishioner is in a hospital or in need of the Sacraments, especially the Anointing of the Sick in a hospital or at the home. Please telephone the parish to arrange for this great blessing.

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Sacrament of Penance

Confession Times
Saturdays – 11.00 am to noon
prior to weekend Masses
or by request.

Have you been away from this Sacrament for a long time and would like help starting back again?

Learn more about this liberating and empowering Sacrament, and what motivates those who choose to come to Confession frequently.

Here are some videos which will help you understand Confession more:

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Baptisms

Baptisms of adults and older children – by appointment at a suitable time.

Baptisms of babies and young children – by appointment a few weeks prior.

Congratulations on your decision to be baptised, or on the birth of your baby, or, if your child who is to be baptised is older, on your decision to bring him or her to share Eternal life and become a child of God.
Being baptised is the way to enter into the Family of God which is the Church. One of the most important ways to live as part of this Faith Family is to come together for Sunday Mass either in our parish or in another. Our Masses are:
6pm Saturday at San Isidore,‬
9am, 10:30am and 5.30pm Sunday at Holy Trinity in Ashmont.

There are three parts to living the Faith life we receive at Baptism, and like three legs of a stool, all of them are essential.

Growing in knowledge of our Faith (Bible and Catechism)
Knowing and living the ten Commandments, knowing right from wrong as God teaches us, and learning to care for our neighbour. This includes the Golden Rule: do to others what you would like them to do to you.
Worshipping God at Mass and in our family and private prayers.
In asking for your child to be baptised, you are bringing him or her into this new way of life, one which you should mirror for your child and which God parents must also show in their own life.

About Godparents, you need to have at least one who is a practicing Catholic who is at least 16 and has been confirmed. Practicing means going to Mass every weekend and also not living de facto. If you have a sincere baptised Christian who is not Catholic, they can be a “Christian Witness” along side the Catholic Godparent/s. Why can’t an unbaptised person be a Godparent? Because to be a “parent” of baptismal life they also need to share that life. First comes being born through baptism, then becoming a Christian Adult through Confirmation before becoming a parent in Baptism.
If you have two Godparents, one must be a man and the other a lady. No more than two are allowed by Canon Law.

Baptism of Baby / Child

We need to know:
Proposed baptism date and Church:
Baby’s name:
Date of Birth:
Town of Birth:
Father:
Mother’s maiden name:
Address:
Phone:

Find a white baptismal gown for the child, and also a Baptism candle. Any candle suitably decorated e.g. with ribbon pinned on, or sequins glued etc. would be good.

Here are three videos which will help you and your family to appreciate Baptism more: