1. Basic Information
There are two types of baptism:
Baptism is the first Sacrament of Initiation by which we are freed from all sin and are endowed with the gift of divine life, are made members of the Church, and are called to holiness and mission. Baptism is birth into the new life in Christ. In accordance with the Lord’s will, it is necessary for salvation, as is the Church, herself, which we enter by Baptism.
Parents of children to be baptised are required to participate in Baptismal preparation sessions. This can be done even before the birth of the child.
The Church strongly encourages parents to have their child baptised within the first four weeks.
In naming their child, parents are encouraged to give the child a patron saint, a helper, an example and a friend with God.
Guidelines for Infant Baptism, please see next tab or contact office on (02) 9623 1962.
"...and be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new self, created in God's way in righteousness and holiness of truth." Ephesians 4:23-24
Most Catholics were born and baptised as infants into the Catholic Christian community. They grew up in Catholic families and came to share in the full sacramental life of the Church through the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation.
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) and Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) are for:
Guidelines for Adult/Child Baptism can be obtain from OLR parish office. Please contact us on (02) 9623 1962.
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2. Programme Info
The sacrament of baptism is usually administered on the first, third and fifth Sundays of the month, after 10:30am Mass; i.e. at about 11:45am
Parents requesting baptism for their child, are requested to ring the parish office in the first instance.
Pre-baptism programme, normally held on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:30pm in the Church.
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3. 2022 Programme Dates
Please contact the Parish on 9623 1962 for more information
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The Our Lady of the Rosary Church is located in the Western Sydney suburb of St Marys. It is about 42 km from NSW capital city of Sydney, serving more than 2,000 Catholic families who live in the area. Learn More
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