Baptisms in the Parish are held at 11:00am every Saturday or every 2nd Sunday of the month at 11:00am. Parents wishing to have their children Baptised should make an appointment to attend one of the Baptismal Preparation Classes that take place the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. Please call Parish Office on 9294 3504 to book.

The Sacramental program for children receving the sacraments of initiation is run by our Catechists and through the Religious Education Classes (weekly, on Tuesdays from 3:45pm to 4:45pm at St Anthony's School, during the School term).

Children attending Government schools can receive religious education at our After School Religious Classes held every Tuesday afternoon between 3:45pm and 4:45pm at St Anthony’s School. The program caters for children from Year 1 to Year 7 and includes preparation for the Sacraments of First Penance, Holy Communion and Confirmation. It is recommended that a child participates in the whole program starting from Year 1.

The Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults names the process by which individuals desiring to become the members of the Catholic Church, embrace a journey of spiritual and personal formation. The Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation) are celebrated during the Easter Vigil and the group meets once a week at 7.30pm. Please contact the Parish office for more information.

Church Booking: Twelve months notice to the parish of an intended marriage would be ideal. A minimum of six months is required. Our church is not available for weddings on Good Friday, Holy Saturday or Christmas day. The latest time for a wedding on Saturdays and Sundays is 3.30pm.

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