SACRAMENT OF BAPTISIM
The Sacrament of Baptism is often called ‘The Door of the Church’, because it is the first of the seven Sacraments of the Church, not only in time, but also in priority. Once baptised, a person becomes a member of the Church. The reception of all other sacraments depends on it. Baptism is also the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation, the other two being the Sacrament of Confirmation and the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
THE SACRAMENTS AS LINKS
In the Church today, all the sacraments are seen as sacred links that unite the faithful to each other and bind them to Christ. The seven sacraments of the Church include the three sacraments of Christian initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist), the two sacraments of healing (Penance and Anointing of the Sick) and the two sacraments at the service of communion and the mission of the faithful (Marriage and Holy Orders).
THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY
The family unit, understood as the domestic church, has the primary responsibility to form and gradually increase the spirit of faith in children. The Christian family is called to announce the Gospel to children and to bring them through a progressive education and catechesis to the fullness of human and Christian maturity.
WHAT’S EXPECTED OF FAMILIES
To attend the Parent Information Night specific to the sacrament their child will be celebrating. This is important in order to gain an overview of the sacrament and to obtain information about enrolment and preparation kits,
To attend an Enrolment/Commitment Mass,
To attend a workshop,
To return all relevant paperwork by the due date.