The sacraments mark the defining moments of a Catholic’s life – from birth to death, they are the means by which God’s grace is made present and real. At St Margaret Mary’s Parish, we are here to walk with you through each of them, offering guidance, preparation, and a warm welcome at every stage of your journey in faith. Explore the sacraments below, or contact our parish office to find out more.
Baptism
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them…” — Matthew 28:19
Baptism is the beginning of your child’s journey into the Catholic faith – the first step in a process of Christian Initiation that unfolds over many years. It is followed by First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation, each celebrated in turn as your child grows and comes to own their faith for themselves.
Baptism is not a private family occasion but a celebration of the whole Church. In receiving your child, the parish community takes on the responsibility of nurturing their relationship with God and supporting them as they grow into full membership of the Body of Christ.
Baptisms are held on 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month after 10:30am Mass (not during Advent, Month of January, Lent, Divine Mercy Sunday & Corpus Christi Sunday).
Baptism Preparation: 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month – 10:30am Mass followed by session.
Kindly contact Mr Peter Carroll on 0414 070 082 and he will guide you with the required formalities for the preparation of Baptism.
Kindly provide a permission letter from your Parish where you are currently residing for your child to be Baptised outside the catchment area (if not a Parishioner of St. Margaret Mary’s Parish Merrylands) along with the Birth Certificate of the child and Baptism & Confirmation certificates of Godparents. Please ensure that all documentation is provided prior to the Baptism preparation session.
