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THE SACRAMENT OF

BAPTISM

Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Holy Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments.

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Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as children of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water and the word."

(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1213)

WHEN ARE BAPTISMS HELD?

 

​Sundays at 11:00am in St Raphael’s Church, 47 Lowe St, Queanbeyan, NSW.

 

​​​​HOW TO BOOK A BAPTISM

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1. Email: queanbeyan.sacramental@cg.org.au â€‹

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2. Request a date: we will respond to your email with confirmation of the date. If the date is unavailable, then we will give you alternate dates via email.

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​3. Once you have secured a date, register for the baptism via Qkr App as soon as you can.

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4, Download the App on your phone in App Store or Google Play if you do not have it.

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5. ​Search for St Gregory’s Parish Queanbeyan in the Qkr App.

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6. On the menu, select Sacramental Program, select Sacraments, select Baptism.

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7. Pay the $75.00 donation for the baptism, whether you are having one or more children baptised.

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8. ​After payment, you can fill out the registration form. Please fill it out completely and accurately.

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The donation covers the administration fee, and the resource book which will be given to parents.

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Please call the parish office if you have any questions about registering your child.  Phone 0490 394 096.

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PRAYER

God, Our Father, bless us and bless our children.

May the baptism of our child renew our faith in you and in each other.

Through Christ Our Lord.

Amen.

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PREPARATION

 

​Parents are required to attend a weekday 5:30pm Mass on any Thursday before the baptism. After the Mass, a parishioner will speak to you about your responsibilities as parents and introduce you to YOUCAT for Kids – an excellent resource for faith education and formation.

Attendance is essential. The baptism will not proceed if preparation is not completed.

 

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GODPARENTS

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  1. One Godparent is sufficient, but there may be two, one of each sex. Parents cannot be Godparents.

  2. Godparents should be Catholics who practice their faith, who have been confirmed and ready to support your child in the formation of faith.

  3. Godparents must 16 years of age or older.

  4. A baptised person, who is not a Catholic, can be a witness to the baptism.

  5. Non-baptised persons cannot be Godparents or witnesses.

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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING TO THE BAPTISM?

 

A baptismal candle. You may wish to get your candle from:

  • The parish gift shop, 47 Lowe Street. It is open before and after the 9:00am Mass on Sundays.​

  • Canberra Catholic Bookshop, Manuka, ACT.

 

Or online at:

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