Baptism (or 'Christening' as it is sometimes called) by water and the Holy Spirit is how we become members of the Body of Christ.

Baptism is not primarily a naming ceremony – although the name of the person being baptised is important in the ceremony and those coming to baptism will sometimes take a new name, usually that of a saint; nor is it primarily a thanksgiving for the birth of a new baby, although we always give thanks to God for the gift of all human life.

Baptism is a gift, but it also imposes obligations, most importantly to worship God in church and to seek actively and conscientiously to be formed and educated by life in the Church as Catholics who live to serve Jesus Christ.

Those seeking Baptism at one of our four churches will be asked to make a commitment to regular Mass attendance as part of their preparation for Baptism and ongoing life in the Church.

Please see the Baptism leaflet below for more information.