Sacraments

If you require information on any of the Catholic Sacraments, please click on the link below for a checklist to help you to prepare to celebrate this important time. Click here for general church bookings.

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Weddings

Bookings for St Francis of Assisi or St Joseph's must be made through St Francis of Assisi Friary - telephone 9331- 4043. Alternatively, you may book via email. Click here for details but don't forget to return here to view the useful check list below.

We will ask the following questions:

  • Which church do you wish to book?
  • What is the date and time you wish to book? (Note: Weddings normally take place on Saturdays only and must commence no later than 3.30pm)
  • Do you have your own celebrant or do you want one of our celebrants to celebrate the wedding?
  • You will need to provide contact phone numbers and an address.
  • Please ensure you communicate any special circumstances (eg second marriage, interfaith marriage etc) to the pastoral associate or priest as soon as you make your booking.

    If the date and time are suitable, we will make a tentative booking for you and send you out the information kits. You will need to complete the booking form and return it to the church where you are celebrating your wedding, in order to secure your booking.

    The following is a useful checklist:

  1. Complete and return application form to the parish
  2. Obtain Current copy of baptism certificate (no less than six months old)
  3. Obtain Copy of birth certificate or current passport
  4. Arrange an interview with your priest (unless Fr Peter McGrath - in which case contact us at Paddington or at Edgecliff)
  5. Enrol in a Marriage Preparation course (course flyers included in information kit you receive)
  6. Highly recommended: Obtain copy of booklet "When We Marry - a practical planning guide for couples" - $10 from Pauline Book & Media - ph 9264 8630
  7. Arrange Music
    • Paddington: for St Francis choir, cantor or organist, phone the choir secretary, Sharon, on 0431 457441 or contact her via email. Additional information for music can be found at www.ozemail.com.au/~bfk/Weddings.html
    • Edgecliff: The following people are available: Kurt Ison (organist) 9798 9579.
  8. Arrange Flowers
    • Paddington: Advise the Parish Office of your florist's contact number. Please contact us to arrange the time and date to place flowers.
    • Edgecliff: Contact Altar Society Co-ordinator (phone number in wedding guidelines)

     

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Baptisms

Note: Bookings for St Francis of Assisi Paddington or St Joseph's Edgecliff must be made through St Francis of Assisi Parish Office - telephone 9331-4043.

St Joseph's Baptisms are conducted every Sunday of month from 12 noon. Weekdays and Saturdays are unavailable for Baptisms. Booking must be made no later than six weeks prior to the Baptism. Parents are expected to attend preparation before the Baptism ceremony. For an appointment please contact Fr. Peter on 9363-1638.

St Francis of Assisi Baptisms are conducted on selected Sundays of the month at 11.30am. Weekdays and Saturdays are unavailable for Baptisms. Booking must be made no later than six weeks prior to the Baptism. Parents are expected to attend preparation before the Baptism ceremony. For an appointment please contact Fr. Peter on 9331-4043.

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Reconciliation

  • Paddington: Daily after 9am Mass, during weekdays
  • Edgecliff: Daily after 7am Mass
  • Second Rite: When advertised during Advent and Lent

    Rite of Christian Initiation as Adults (RCIA)

    Our RCIA programme is a joint parish group, which prepares those who wish to become Catholics. Members of the Parish Pastoral Council and parishioners have joined in witnessing to their faith, as we cover various aspects of our shared Catholic faith.

    "RCIA" stands for Rite of Christian Initiation as Adults. Obviously a different approach is need in preparing adults for Baptism and Confirmation, compared to the preparation of children,with which we are more familiar.

    Are you a person who is considering the important step of becoming a Catholic? Do you know someone who is thinking of becoming a Catholic? Please e-mail us - you will be most welcome.

    Parishioners - if you'd like to join the team assisting us in preparing the candidates please e-mail us .

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Sacramental Programme 2006

Our sacramental programme for Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation is parish-based. The emphasis is on the families of the children preparing them for celebration of each sacrament. The parish supports this process through offering materials and a three night programme of preparation for each sacrament. We always encourage parents to consider having children baptised in their parish of worship.

Reconciliation Preparation

Prerequisites:
Children have celebrated Baptism
Children are in Year Two or Older
Photo and Baptism Certificate to be presented
Preparation Evenings to be attended by the child and at least one parent

Preparation Evenings for First Reconciliation for both Paddington and Edgecliff (Parents only)
Venue and dates to be advised

First Reconciliation is celebrated
to be advised (Paddington);

to be advised (Edgecliff);

First Holy Communion Preparation

Prerequisites:
Children have celebrated Baptism and Reconciliation
Children are in Year Three or Older
Photo and Baptism Certificate to be presented
Preparation Evenings to be attended by the child and at least one parent

Preparation Evenings for both Paddington and Edgecliff (Parents only): Three evenings, dates to be advised

First Communion is celebrated

At the 10am Solemn Mass on a date to be advised (Paddington);

To be advised (Edgecliff).

Confirmation Preparation

Prerequisites:
Children have celebrated Baptism, Reconciliation and Communion
Children are in Year Five or Older
Photo and Baptism Certificate to be presented
Preparation Evenings to be attended by the child and at least one parent

Preparation Evenings for Confirmation (for both Paddington and Edgecliff)
Preparation Evenings for Confirmation in 2006 to be advised

Confirmation is celebrated:
Confirmation will be celebrated for both parishes at St Francis of Assisi, Paddington in June 2006 on a date to be advised.

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Anointing of the Sick

By arrangement with Fr. Peter or Fr. Hugh through the Parish Office or through the Friary.

Paddington: 9331 4043; mobile 0409 148811

Edgecliff: 9363 1638; mobile 0409 148811

Friary: 9331 4043

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Church Bookings - General

To book one of the Parish Churches please email the relevant Parish Office with the following information:

  • Name
  • Contact details (telephone, email and postal address)
  • Date and time of booking desired
  • Reason for Church booking
  • Alternative dates (if the requested date is not available)

    To e-mail with booking enquiries, click here.

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