Baptism
In Baptism, God adopts us as children and makes us a new creation through water and the Holy Spirit.
Baptism is celebrated by immersion or the pouring of water with the words, “I baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
Baptism is the first of three Sacraments of Initiation into the Catholic Church, the other two being Confirmation and Eucharist. Through these sacraments we are incorporated into the body of Christ.
Living as a member of the Church is a lifelong journey of discipleship.
Infant Baptism (0 to 3 years)
Infants are baptised at the request of their parents, usually in the first year of life and in their home parish.
At least one parent should be Catholic. Both parents have to agree to the baptism. One sponsor/godparent must be a fully initiated Catholic and be 16 years of age or older. Other sponsor/godparent(s) must be baptised Christian.
Parents who live in the Parish are eligible to enrol in the preparation process. If you live outside the parish you need to contact your home parish which is where you live.
Parents are to attend the compulsory Baptismal Preparation night at 7pm on the last Wednesday of each month. It is held at the Parish office, 333 Given Terrace, Paddington.
Their infant will be welcomed by the parish at one of the weekend masses on the weekend of the first Sunday of the month.
This applies for infants up to 3 years old.
For infants 18 months to 3 years old parents are asked to bring the child to mass at the church where the baptism is to take place the weekend before the baptism. This is so the child can be familiarised with the baptismal font and surroundings so as to be at ease when the baptism occurs.
For more information contact the Parish Office on 3324 3985 or email baptisms.jubilee@bne.catholic.net.au
For further explanation of Baptism visit the Archdiocese at brisbanecatholic.org.au/life/baptism/ and Flame of Faith at flameoffaith.org.au/baptism/
Please find additional information below.
- Baptism Enrolment Form- Jubilee Parish - Infant to 3yrs Baptism
- Baptism Timetable 2024
- 2025 Baptism Preparation dates.pdf
Children 3 to 8 years old
Because the child is older and has some understanding it is important that parents involve the child in the preparation process.
Parents of children in this age group are asked to contact the parish office so that the preparation process can be explained to them. The preparation will be age-appropriate for the child. The parents will be assisted by a pastoral minister of the parish who will work with them.
The date of the baptism will be organised with the priest or deacon.
For further information please contact the parish office on 3324 3985 or email: baptisms.jubilee@bne.catholic.net.au
For further information, visit the Archdiocese of Brisbane website here brisbanecatholic.org.au/life/baptism/
Baptism Enrolment Form - children over 3 yrs
Young People 9 to 19
Young people of this age are at a catechetical age. They will be welcomed into the life of the Church through an age appropriate Rite of Christian Initiation.
Through a combination of prayer, group discussion, reflection and rituals they will be welcomed into the life of the Church.
This will take place over a number of months.
They will be initiated into the Church at the Easter Vigil.
For further information please contact the parish office on 3324 3985 or email baptisms@jubilee.bne.catholic.net.au
Crossroads is a resource to accompany young people seeking initiation into the Catholic Church. There are 3 resources for the following age groups:
9 – 12 years; 13 -16 years; 17 – 19 years. Click link for further information crossroadsrcia.org/?
Adult Baptism: Rite for the Christian initiation of Adults - RCIA
THE RCIA FOLLOWS FOUR STAGES OF INITIATION
Inquiry Period.
The Period of Evangelisation and Pre-catechumenate or Inquiry is the first stage of the journey. It is a time to explore and question your faith, uncover the basic message of the Gospel and begin to discern how to live this in your life.
It is a time of discovery with no fixed structure or duration. This is described this as a time for inquiry and introduction to the gospel values; an opportunity for the beginnings of faith.
Catechumenate Period
The Period of the Catechumenate is a time for you to deepen your understanding of the Catholic faith and relationship with Jesus. It is a time for suitable pastoral formation and guidance. It can be thought of as an apprenticeship.
At the heart of the Catechumenate period is conversion of heart, the conversion to Jesus Christ.
Period of Purification
The period of Purification and Enlightenment is a time for reflection and prayer and a time to develop a deeper relationship with Jesus. This is a period of more intense spiritual preparation, consisting more in interior reflection than catechetical instruction. It often occurs in the Church during the season of Lent before Easter.
Post Baptismal Period or Mystagogy
This is a time when the newly baptised (neophytes) begin their lifelong commitment to living a Christian life. It marks a shift from learning about faith to living faith in everyday life and a shift from looking within to looking outside, to the community.
At Jubilee Parish, the Christian initiation of adults takes place in stages over a period of a year.
The person inquiring is welcomed into coming regularly to a parish mass. Then follows an extended period of learning, prayer and conversion of life.
They are accompanied by a member of the congregation and another facilitates the process as they become ‘at home with God’s people.’
A series of Rites (rituals) occurs along the way.
If readiness to be initiated into the Church is discerned, the three sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and admission to Eucharist are celebrated together at the Easter Vigil.
The Easter season which follows is a time of growing into the experience of participating in the life of the parish.
Parishioners who are interested to inquire about the process are invited to contact the parish office on 3324 3985 or email: baptisms@jubilee.bne.catholic.net.au
Further information click on link brisbanecatholic.org.au/life/rite-of-christian-initiation-of-adults/
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