Baptism is a Sacrament and by choosing to Baptise your child you  wish to bring them up in the practice of the Catholic Faith. 

 Baptism enables us to live a life in Christ Jesus and makes us his children. It is through this sacrament that we receive the Holy Spirit and become members of the People of God, of the Body of Christ, which is the Church.

For this reason, it is a serious decision for parents to make, since they promise before God and the Church to bring their child up in the faith.  

You will be asked to complete a form, given some information and you must attend a Baptismal Preparation meeting and attend Mass for 6 weeks before your child is Baptised. Fr will sign a form to show you have attended Mass, and the facilitators will sign your form to confirm you attended the meeting.

You must chose two people over the age of 18 years, who are good role models and will assist you in raising your child in the Catholic faith to be Godparents of your child.

Ideally both Godparents should be practising Catholics but an exception is made if one is a Catholic the other must be baptised a Christian. 

You must live in the Parish (the baptism of the child should take place in the home parish of the parents.) However, if the parents practice their faith regularly at the Parish of St Robert of Newminster, an exception can be made. However written permission from the Priest in your own home parish must be provided.

On the day of Baptism:

• Please ensure child/parents/godparents and other family members and guests arrive in good time.

• You should dress your child in white,  have a white Baptism shawl (white blanket) and a Baptismal candle.
• It is customary for parents to make a donation to the Church as a sign of gratitude and support for the Church.
• If you have any questions please speak to Fr Kris or phone the office on 0161-248-8836