A call to mission and 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 - 2021
If you wish your child to be a part of the Sacramental programme this year then a parent/s and your child must attend all the sessions listed below. Each Sunday meeting will start with attendance at the 9am parish Mass, followed by a brief cup of tea/coffee with the parish family and then adjourn to the school classrooms.
You also have to time-table some at home sessions with your child/ren each week too. We provide you with the activities, conversation starters and worksheets that need to be completed together. This is as important as participating in the Sunday sessions.
To enable you to plan and commit to this programme we have provided the following dates, however the dates of the Sacramental days are to be confirmed (depending on the number of those enrolled). We will confirm these as soon as possible to mark into your calendar.
Information Meeting and Welcome Session:
Sunday 11th April 10am (after Mass) Room 15 (school) Whole family is invited.
First Reconciliation:
Sun 9th May 9am to noon Church & School Session 1
Sun 16th May 9am to noon Church & School Session 2
Sun 23rd May 9am to noon School & Church Session 3 (Practice)
(School Mass 10:30)
Sat 29th May 2pm Church First Reconciliation
Confirmation:
Sun 27th June 9am to noon Church & School Session 1
Sun 4th July 9am to noon Church & School Session 2
Sun 8th August 9am to noon Church & School Session 3
Sat 14th August 3:00 pm Church Practice
Sun 22nd August 10:30 Church Confirmation
First Holy Communion:
Sun 29th August 9am to noon Church & School Session 1
Sun 5th September 9am to noon Church & School Session 2
Sun 12th September 9am to noon Church & School Session 3
Sat 18th September 3pm Church Church Practice
Sun 26th Sept (TBC) 10.30am Church First Holy Communion
You also have to time-table some at home sessions with your child/ren each week too. We provide you with the activities, conversation starters and worksheets that need to be completed together. This is as important as participating in the Sunday sessions.
To enable you to plan and commit to this programme we have provided the following dates, however the dates of the Sacramental days are to be confirmed (depending on the number of those enrolled). We will confirm these as soon as possible to mark into your calendar.
Information Meeting and Welcome Session:
Sunday 11th April 10am (after Mass) Room 15 (school) Whole family is invited.
First Reconciliation:
Sun 9th May 9am to noon Church & School Session 1
Sun 16th May 9am to noon Church & School Session 2
Sun 23rd May 9am to noon School & Church Session 3 (Practice)
(School Mass 10:30)
Sat 29th May 2pm Church First Reconciliation
Confirmation:
Sun 27th June 9am to noon Church & School Session 1
Sun 4th July 9am to noon Church & School Session 2
Sun 8th August 9am to noon Church & School Session 3
Sat 14th August 3:00 pm Church Practice
Sun 22nd August 10:30 Church Confirmation
First Holy Communion:
Sun 29th August 9am to noon Church & School Session 1
Sun 5th September 9am to noon Church & School Session 2
Sun 12th September 9am to noon Church & School Session 3
Sat 18th September 3pm Church Church Practice
Sun 26th Sept (TBC) 10.30am Church First Holy Communion
St Joseph's Sacramental Programme - 2021
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