The Pre-Baptismal Catechesis Programme prepares new parents for the sacrament of their child’s Baptism. It is mandatory, because of the high importance placed on building family faith.
This Pre-Baptism course not only focuses on the religious significance of the sacrament, but also extends to imparting tools for parents to bring up their children firmly in the Catholic Faith.
The four-module course helps parents to broaden their understanding of love as they welcome their new baby, create awareness to living out the baptismal promises, following Jesus through word and action in passing on the faith through their children, the role of godparents and the rite of Baptism.
This course is conducted over 4 sessions on Saturday / Sunday. We advise that both parents attend this course during the early stages of pregnancy to avoid any inconvenience to the mothers-to-be. A certificate will be awarded to the Parents.
Godparents are required to attend their part of the course (i.e. last session of the course), either with the parents or some other time before baptism, (either in the same or other parish). A certificate is issued when they do the same.
Both the parents and godparents Pre -BaptismCertificates are required for baptism.
The Church has set the following criteria for the selection of godparents:
- They should be fully initiated into the faith (i.e. must have received sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation)
- They should be practicing Catholics.
- They should not be the child’s parents.
- They should be above 16 years of age and preferably not very old.
Registrations are to be done at the parish office. The marriage certificate is required for registration.
Spiritual Director:- Fr.Joseph Mathew.
Lay coordinators: Cyril and Christabel D’Souza
