Get in touch
Contact the parish office at least six weeks before your preferred date.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
Matthew 28:19New life in Christ
A new member of our parish family
Through the waters of Baptism a child is reborn as a son or daughter of God and welcomed into the Church. In our Syro-Malabar tradition, the child is anointed with the holy Myron in the same celebration, receiving the seal of the Holy Spirit through Chrismation.
It would be our joy to prepare for this day alongside your family, and to see your child grow in faith within the St. Euphrasia community.
Before you book
Documents to prepare
†Completed Baptism request form
†Copy of the child’s birth certificate
†Parents’ Church marriage certificate
†Godparents’ Baptism & Confirmation certificates
†Letter of good standing for godparents from another parish
†Parish registration details
The journey
Four steps to the font
Register
Return the request form with copies of the documents listed above.
Prepare
Parents and godparents attend one preparation session with Father.
Celebrate
Baptism and Chrismation are celebrated together, followed by a family blessing.
Godparents
Choosing godparents
Godparents promise to support your child in faith for life. Choose them prayerfully. Each godparent should be:
- At least 16 years old
- A practising Catholic who has received Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist
- Not the parent of the child
- Ideally one godfather and one godmother
Request a Baptism
Welcoming a new child?
Share a few details about your child and your preferred date. Father will contact you within a week to confirm a date and arrange your preparation session.
Or email the officeBaptism Request
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