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.
Rite of Christian Initiation as Adults (RCIA)
Anointing of the Sick
Weddings
telephone 9331- 4043.
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:
Complete and return application form to the parish
Obtain Current copy of baptism certificate (no less than six months old)
Obtain Copy of birth certificate or current passport
Arrange an interview with your priest (unless Fr Peter McGrath - in which case contact us at Paddington or at Edgecliff)
Enrol in a Marriage Preparation course (course flyers included in information kit you receive)
Highly recommended: Obtain copy of booklet "When We Marry - a practical planning guide for couples" - $10 from Pauline Book & Media - ph 9264 8630
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.
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)
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.
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.
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
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);
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.
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