The Sacrament of Baptism
Just as a child is welcomed into a family,
so we wish to welcome your child
into our parish community.
You should be attending church, regularly,
on a Sunday,
so that you already feel
a member of this community
into which you now wish to introduce your child.
In turn,
we the community of Good Shepherd,
wish to welcome your child
and to provide
the example and prayerful setting
in which your child
can grow and develop
in a unique relationship with God.
Let us join in that purpose together.
How do I begin the process?
Please contact the church using this email. downhamparish@gmail.com
The priest will ask you to come and identify yourself at the Sat/ Sun Masses.
You will be sent a video and a google homework sheet.
Inform the church using the same email address when you have completed the homework.
Having established a regular weekly routine of Mass attendance you will be eligible to book a date for the Sacrament of Baptism.
Baptisms take place on the first Sunday of the month at 12.15pm by appointment only and subject to time and season of the year.