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Baptism
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2024 Sacramental Programme
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A Call to Mission & Ministry
Baptism is the first Sacrament of initiation followed by Confirmation and culminating with becoming full members of the church *The Body of Christ: when we receive our First Communion.
1275 Christian initiation is accomplished by three sacraments together: Baptism which is the beginning of new life; Confirmation which is its strengthening; and the Eucharist which nourishes the disciple with Christ's Body and Blood for his transformation in Christ.
Baptism call to mission and ministry
Ministry is linked to our baptism. Baptism is the foundational sacrament for ministry, and we are all called to accept the right to minister and the duty to contribute to the mission of Jesus in our church and world. Baptism is our vocation to become Priests, Prophets and Kings.
We are baptised into the person of Jesus
1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), 4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons 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 in the word."5
1268 The baptised have become "living stones" to be "built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood." 74 By Baptism they share in the priesthood of Christ, in his prophetic and royal mission. They are "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, that [they] may declare the wonderful deeds of him who called [them] out of darkness into his marvellous light."75 Baptism gives a share in the common priesthood of all believers.
People who request Baptism for their children are required to attend a one-hour preparation session where the sacrament will be explored in relation to the administration of the Sacrament. These preparation sessions are held on the first Sunday of the month in the Presbytery lounge at 2 pm. Parents, Godparents, grandparents are welcome to attend, as are the children who will be presented for baptism. People are encouraged to consider celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism at a Sunday Mass to signify the one to be Baptised as becoming a member of the Church the people of God. Alternatively, Baptisms are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 2 pm or on the 4th Saturday of the month at 11 am.
To enquire about baptising your child(ren), please phone Barbara in the Parish office on 04 528 2028 or email stjosephsuh1@gmail.com.
Adults requesting baptism generally attend the Right of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) programme.
Baptism is the first Sacrament of initiation followed by Confirmation and culminating with becoming full members of the church *The Body of Christ: when we receive our First Communion.
1275 Christian initiation is accomplished by three sacraments together: Baptism which is the beginning of new life; Confirmation which is its strengthening; and the Eucharist which nourishes the disciple with Christ's Body and Blood for his transformation in Christ.
Baptism call to mission and ministry
Ministry is linked to our baptism. Baptism is the foundational sacrament for ministry, and we are all called to accept the right to minister and the duty to contribute to the mission of Jesus in our church and world. Baptism is our vocation to become Priests, Prophets and Kings.
We are baptised into the person of Jesus
1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), 4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons 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 in the word."5
1268 The baptised have become "living stones" to be "built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood." 74 By Baptism they share in the priesthood of Christ, in his prophetic and royal mission. They are "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, that [they] may declare the wonderful deeds of him who called [them] out of darkness into his marvellous light."75 Baptism gives a share in the common priesthood of all believers.
People who request Baptism for their children are required to attend a one-hour preparation session where the sacrament will be explored in relation to the administration of the Sacrament. These preparation sessions are held on the first Sunday of the month in the Presbytery lounge at 2 pm. Parents, Godparents, grandparents are welcome to attend, as are the children who will be presented for baptism. People are encouraged to consider celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism at a Sunday Mass to signify the one to be Baptised as becoming a member of the Church the people of God. Alternatively, Baptisms are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 2 pm or on the 4th Saturday of the month at 11 am.
To enquire about baptising your child(ren), please phone Barbara in the Parish office on 04 528 2028 or email stjosephsuh1@gmail.com.
Adults requesting baptism generally attend the Right of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) programme.
St Joseph's Sacramental Programme - 2024
If you would like to enrol your (baptised) child (8 years by 1st May 2024+) into the Parish Sacramental Programme (this is the preparation programme for receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist) please contact the Parish Office or St Joseph’s school office for a form. Forms are also available on the table in the Church foyer. If your child is not yet baptised please contact Father Maleko about arranging their baptism first before enrolling them into the Sacramental programme. First session for the Sacrament of Reconciliation is on Sunday 5th May. If you have any questions or want to know more please email stjosephsuhsp@gmail.com or phone Maryclare Morrison on 021 066 4456.
2024 Enrolment Form
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2024 Schedule
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