Sacraments

What is a Sacrament?

A sacrament is a sacred ritual by which we enter more fully into the mysteries of our Catholic faith. Every sacrament is a sign of a person's belonging to Jesus Christ and to the family of the Church. It involves sacred words and symbols which have been passed down by generations of Christians and which express the presence of God in a special way. Although the Church acts in the sacrament, in a more fundamental way we believe that it is God who acts in and through these words, these symbols, this priest and this people gathered as one body of Christ. The sacraments use ordinary things (e.g. water, oil, human gestures) to express amazing truths about God's love, power, and forgiveness active in our lives. Sacraments provide the support we need to live out our faith commitment.

RECENT SACRAMENTS NEWS!

Sacraments updates are regularly printed in the parish bulletin.

Recent updates can be found here:

Thinking of having your child baptised in January 2012? At least one parent is required to attend a baptism preparation session before their child can be baptised. Sessions are usually held on the first Saturday afternnon of the month . However, please note there is no Preparation session in January 2012; if you want to have your child baptised in January 2012, you will need to attend the session on December 3, 2011. Preparation sessions resume on February 4, 2012. Contact Nicole at the Parish Office on 9410 9000 for more information.

Enrolments for Reconciliation, the second Sacrament in our 2011-2012 program are open. There will be a mid-program intake in February 2012. Click here for an enrolment form. Please note that whilst the deadline for enrolments is not until 10 February 2012, if a seating plan is required, it will be done on the basis of the date on which enrolment was completed.

Click here for dates for the Childrens Sacramental program 2011- 2012. Click here for the dates for the 2012 Sacramental Program (mid year intake). More general information on Sacraments in the Broken Bay Diocese, including FAQs click here .

For 2011 dates for Infant Baptism, click here.

Thinking of getting married at OLD Chatswood? From Advent 2011 (27 Nov) we will no longer be taking bookings for weddings on Sundays. Weekdays after 4pm, including Fridays, are available.