"Baptism is the foundational sacrament and the pre-requisite for all other sacraments. It unites us with Jesus Christ, incorporates us into His redemptive death on the Cross, thereby freeing us from the power of Original Sin and all personal sins, and causes us to rise with him to a life without end." - YOUCAT #194
Infant Baptism
This is usually conducted on the second Sunday of each month, with the exception of Easter, when the baptism will be held on Easter Sunday. Infant baptism dates in 2018 are as follows:
| Briefing | Baptism |
| 14 January 2018 | |
| 4 February 2018 | 11 February 2018 |
| 4 March 2018 | 11 March 2018 |
| 25 March 2018 | 1 April 2018 (Easter) |
| 6 May 2018 | 12 May 2018 (Saturday) |
| 3 June 2018 | 10 June 2018 |
| 1 July 2018 | 8 July 2018 |
| 5 August 2018 | 12 August 2018 |
| 2 September 2018 | 9 September 2018 |
| 7 October 2018 | 14 October 2018 |
| 4 November 2018 | 11 November 2018 |
| 2 December 2018 | 9 December 2018 |
Parents who wish to have their child baptised must attend the infant baptism preparation briefing together with the child’s godparents. This session is usually held on the first Sunday of each month, with the exception of Easter, when it is held a week before the Easter Sunday baptism.
Both the infant baptism preparation session and the Rite of Baptism start at 3 pm.
Click here for more details on the infant baptism programme and for the infant baptism registration form (together with the procedures for registration).
Adult Baptism
For adult baptism please see RCIA ministry.