Are you exploring becoming Catholic? Perhaps you are married to a Catholic, perhaps you are a friend of a Catholic, perhaps you have heard of Jesus Christ and discerned that God is calling you, or perhaps you’re just searching, knowing that there is something more to life, even if you don’t know what that something “more” is yet. We are excited to hear from you, no matter where you are on your journey. Getting to know Jesus and understanding Catholic faith is a journey which

The Sacrament of Holy Orders refers to a unique office of pastoral leadership in the Church. The mission of the ordained priest is to be a sign and to ‘make present’ the leadership which Christ gives to the Church. Through the Holy Spirit, the priest is ordained as one consecrated to God as a sharer in Christ’s mission to serve, teach and govern the people of God. It is more than a managerial role as his leadership involves a ‘holy ordering’ of the many gifts of the Spirit in

When a Catholic is very sick, the Church anoints the person with oil in a special ritual of healing called Anointing of the Sick. This rite is one way in which the Church continues the healing ministry of Jesus. The healing offered by this anointing is forgiveness of sins, hope and inner peace, sometimes physical healing, and an assurance of God’s steadfast care, even in death. In the past, this sacrament was often kept strictly for those close to death. In more recent years

Eucharist or Holy Communion is the bread which is shared at Mass as a way of experiencing Jesus. Jesus had a last supper with his disciples before his death and resurrection, and so for us, we remember that last supper so that we can share in his death and resurrection. We also also give thanks for the presence of Jesus in this Living Bread. First Holy Communion takes place in Term 2 2026 and the children will need to have celebrated their First Reconciliation in Term 1 befor

This sacrament is a sign and experience of God’s unconditional forgiveness. We are called to be one people united with Christ and one another. Sadly, in our weakness this unity is often ruptured through failures to love (i.e. we sin). Yet God’s love for us does not cease when we fail. By expressing our sorrow for our sin in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we experience forgiveness and healing as our sins are absolved. This is a very powerful opportunity and allows us to star

Baptism for children under 8 Baptism is the sacrament of becoming a Christian. For Catholics, it is the first step in a lifelong journey with the saving power of Christ. The new Christian is welcomed into the loving community both physically and spiritually. As your child grows, they will develop their understanding and character in a very real way through the love, guidance and example of those around them. This includes your family, godparents, and our parish community. Spi

Exploring the Sacrament of Confirmation in light of the Scriptures and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Closely linked with the Sacrament of Baptism is the Sacrament of Confirmation, which completes and confirms the grace received at Baptism. The focus of Baptism is on our dying and rising with Jesus. The focus of Confirmation is on Jesus giving us his Spirit, the Spirit of love binding Jesus in intimate communion with God. Jesus and the Spirit: revealed in the Scripture

In the Catholic Church, marriage is a sacrament. It is a sacred sign. The loving communion that exists between husband and wife reveals to us the kind of love which Christ has for us. That is; free, faithful, fruitful and forever. From the perspective of the Catholic understanding of a sacrament, the married couple not only ‘mirror’ God’s love, they embody the presence of Christ in a unique way. They are a tangible sign of the intimate relationship we share with Jesus. We are