Baptism is the foundation of the Christian life. Through it, we are united with Jesus Christ, reborn as sons and daughters of God, and freed to respond to His constant invitation to live in grace. By Baptism, we become members of the Church and sharers in Christ’s mission — to proclaim the Good News of God’s boundless love and mercy to the world. Baptism is the first of the seven sacraments. For Catholics, it marks the beginning of a lifelong journey with Christ. Families are

In the Diocese of Broken Bay, the order of reception of the Sacraments is: Baptism, Confirmation, First Reconciliation and Eucharist (Holy Communion). Sacrament preparation programs in the Diocese of Broken Bay are family based/parish supported programs. They are structured in such a way that parents and children spend quality time with each other throughout the program. The preparation sessions are facilitated by members of our Parish sacramental team. Our facilitators will

Reconciliation (officially called the Sacrament of Penance and also known as Confession) is a Sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ in his love and mercy to offer us forgiveness for the times we have sinned and turned away from God after Baptism. At the same time, we are reconciled with the Church because it is also wounded by our sins. Every time we sin, we hurt ourselves, other people and God. In Reconciliation, we acknowledge our sins before God and the Church. We express o

The sacrament of Holy Communion brings to completion the Christian process of initiation. In this sacrament we remember what Jesus did for us in his life, death and resurrection. We remember particularly the Last Supper – that final meal Jesus shared with his disciples. At that meal Jesus gave us the Eucharist so that we could remember him in a special way. When we receive Communion, we believe that we receive the person of Jesus into our very being. We become one with him, a

Marriage is a sacred covenant and a sacrament in the Catholic Church. In this sacrament, a baptized man and woman freely vow to share a life-long, faithful, and loving commitment to one another, open to the gift of children. Through the grace of God, husband and wife are strengthened to live out these promises and to grow together in holiness. Their loving union reflects the very love Christ has for His Church — a love that is free, faithful, fruitful, and forever. In this wa

Anointing of the Sick the Sacrament by which persons who are sick (either emotional, spiritual and physical), through anointing with oil and the prayer of the priest, receive grace for the salvation of their souls and possible bodily healing. Anointing of the Sick Schedule: 1st Fridays of the month – during 9:00am Mass during 6:30pm Mass For other times please contact the Parish Office on 02 43243962 to request the servic

The Sacrament of Holy Orders refers to a unique office of pastoral leadership in the Church.