BAPTISM
Baptism, the gateway to the sacraments and necessary for salvation by actual reception or at least by desire, is validly conferred only by a washing of true water with the proper form of words. Through baptism men and women are freed from sin, are reborn as children of God, and, configured to Christ by an indelible character, are incorporated into the Church. (Can. 849)
Contact Fr Ivan for more details about Baptism. Application forms can be downloaded here or a hard copy can be found at the back of both churches.
Baptism, the gateway to the sacraments and necessary for salvation by actual reception or at least by desire, is validly conferred only by a washing of true water with the proper form of words. Through baptism men and women are freed from sin, are reborn as children of God, and, configured to Christ by an indelible character, are incorporated into the Church. (Can. 849)
Contact Fr Ivan for more details about Baptism. Application forms can be downloaded here or a hard copy can be found at the back of both churches.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
The Christian faithful are to hold the Most Holy Eucharist in highest honour, taking an active part in the celebration of the most august sacrifice, receiving this sacrament most devoutly and frequently, and worshiping it with the highest adoration. In explaining the doctrine about this sacrament, pastors of souls are to teach the faithful diligently about this obligation. (Can. 898)
First Holy Communions are generally celebrated around the Feast of Corpus Christi (May/June). In 2019 First Holy Communion will be celebrated on 23rd of June. Parents of children in Year 3 or above are invited to register an interest with Fr Ivan.
An application can be downloaded here or find hard copies at the back of both churches.
The Christian faithful are to hold the Most Holy Eucharist in highest honour, taking an active part in the celebration of the most august sacrifice, receiving this sacrament most devoutly and frequently, and worshiping it with the highest adoration. In explaining the doctrine about this sacrament, pastors of souls are to teach the faithful diligently about this obligation. (Can. 898)
First Holy Communions are generally celebrated around the Feast of Corpus Christi (May/June). In 2019 First Holy Communion will be celebrated on 23rd of June. Parents of children in Year 3 or above are invited to register an interest with Fr Ivan.
An application can be downloaded here or find hard copies at the back of both churches.
CONFIRMATION
The sacrament of confirmation strengthens the baptized and obliges them more firmly to be witnesses of Christ by word and deed and to spread and defend the faith. It imprints a character, enriches by the gift of the Holy Spirit the baptized continuing on the path of Christian initiation, and binds them more perfectly to the Church. (Can. 879)
Confirmation is open for those who will celebrate their 12th birthday during the year or for those not confirmed who are called to relive their baptismal promises. Contact Fr Ivan.
Applications can be found at the back of both churches or downloaded here.
The sacrament of confirmation strengthens the baptized and obliges them more firmly to be witnesses of Christ by word and deed and to spread and defend the faith. It imprints a character, enriches by the gift of the Holy Spirit the baptized continuing on the path of Christian initiation, and binds them more perfectly to the Church. (Can. 879)
Confirmation is open for those who will celebrate their 12th birthday during the year or for those not confirmed who are called to relive their baptismal promises. Contact Fr Ivan.
Applications can be found at the back of both churches or downloaded here.
MARRIAGE
The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life and which is ordered by its nature to the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring, has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament between the baptized. (Can. 1055 §1)
Contact Fr Ivan for marriage enquiries and preparation. Please note that enquires will need to be made at least 6 months before the date of the marriage.
The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life and which is ordered by its nature to the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring, has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament between the baptized. (Can. 1055 §1)
Contact Fr Ivan for marriage enquiries and preparation. Please note that enquires will need to be made at least 6 months before the date of the marriage.