Baptism Preparation
Bendigo Catholic Parishes
2002/2003

Invitation


Dear Parents,

Congratulation on the birth of your child. Beginnings are both beautiful and important.
You have prepared for your child's birth in many ways and now you prepare for your child's Baptism. Entry into the church's community and God's family through the rite of Baptism is a great decision and a significant step. Like preparing to bring a child into the world, Baptism has its own joys, rights and responsibilities.

As parents you take on many responsibilities for your children during their growing years. The Church shares your responsibility in preparing for your child's Baptism by providing an initial preparation program for parents and godparents. You are invited and expected to participate in this preparation to gain information about the celebration rite, to explore the meaning and hopes of your child's baptism and your own expectations about sharing the life of faith.

Preparation Program
Preparation is a valued and hopefully an enjoyable experience for parents and, if possible, godparents and other family members who may support the child in the ways of faith. You will participate with other parents in a program led by experienced people who will cover topics including:

There will also be opportunities to discuss issues and ask questions.

The preparation program is offered on the first Wednesday of each month to parents or parents-to-be at dates listed opposite. Preferably parents should seek to attend a program as early as possible. The program is sponsored by the seven Catholic parishes of Bendigo. The date and particulars of Baptism will be arranged at a meeting with your Parish Priest. Presenters will be able to direct you to your parish for further information.

Time, Place Dates
Wednesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.00 pm at Catholic Education Centre, 181 McCrae Street.
Please enrol early by contacting the Catholic Education Centre, 5443 2377 (office hours).

Cathholic Education Office Map

2002

February 6
March 6
April 3
May 1
June 5
July 3
August 7
September 4
October 2
November 6
December 4

2003

February 5
March 5
April 2
May 7
June 4
July 2
August 6
September 3
October 1
November 5
December 3

 

Participating Parishes
Sacred Heart Cathedral
66 Short Street
Bendigo
phone: 5443 4400

St Kilian's Parish
161 McCrae Street
Bendigo
phone: 5443 4800

Holy Rosary Parish
550 Napier Street
White Hills
phone: 5448 4230

St Joseph's Parish
44 Russell Street
Quarry Hill
phone: 5443 2713

St Liborius Parish
388 Eaglehawk Road
Eaglehawk
phone 5446 8235

St Mary's Parish
368 High Street
Golden Square
phone 5443 6969

St Therese's Parish
Albion Street
Kennington
phone 5443 3052