Baptism
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The baptism of children under the age of seven is by appointment; please speak to either the priest or the deacon.
Adults and children over the age of seven go through a period of instruction. Children meet on Saturday mornings at 11am. Adults meet on Saturdays in a group known as RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). The priest will meet you first to discern what period and type of preparation would be suitable. The preparation covers: delving into the scriptures; focusing on important historical events in the life of the Church; the sacraments; the mystery of the Church; the moral life; the spiritual life and combating evil. Adults who have not been baptised will be prepared for the reception of Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation, at the Easter Vigil. |
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first holy communion
Children who are entering year 3 or above at primary school are eligible for First Holy Communion. The class for entrants meets on Saturdays at 11am. The children look at important aspects in the life of Our Lord; the Ten Commandments; the Church; prayer; confession & the Holy Mass.
The sessions are led by a trained catechist who is also a primary school teacher. She works closely with the Parish Priest who is actively involved in the children's preparation. Children attending secondary school and adults, follow a similar program on Saturday mornings at 11am.
The sessions are led by a trained catechist who is also a primary school teacher. She works closely with the Parish Priest who is actively involved in the children's preparation. Children attending secondary school and adults, follow a similar program on Saturday mornings at 11am.
confirmation
Young people who are either entering year 9 or higher years at secondary school are eligible for enrolment in the Confirmation programme. The group meets on Saturdays at 11am. The young people study the scriptures; the Church; the sacraments; the moral life; prayer and avoiding evil. Adults who have not been confirmed follow a similar program.
weddings
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You must give a minimum of six months notice if you wish to marry, even in another Church.
A Catholic is ordinarily bound to marry before a Catholic priest or deacon and two witnesses. A Catholic invalidly attempts marriage by marrying in a non-Catholic Church or registry office. If you find yourself in this situation, do not worry, just speak to a priest or deacon. |
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confession
The Sacrament of Confession is regularly available at St Wilfrid's, check our Mass Times page for details.
If you have never been to Confession or haven’t been in a while, you might like to speak to someone: please speak to a priest or deacon after Mass or contact us.
If you have never been to Confession or haven’t been in a while, you might like to speak to someone: please speak to a priest or deacon after Mass or contact us.
anointing of the sick
If someone you know is unwell and in need of this Sacrament, please contact us by phone and a Priest will come as soon as possible.
Funerals & Memorial Services
To arrange for the funeral of a loved one, please contact us or speak to the priest after Mass. If you would like to arrange a memorial service, please speak contact us by clicking here
