Dear Parents

Congratulations on the birth of your child.  Thank you for expressing your desire to have your child baptised at St Anthony’s Catholic Church Greenmount. Baptism is a beautiful and important step in your child’s faith journey, and we look forward to accompanying your family as you prepare for this Sacrament.

Baptisms of children under the age of 5 years are usually held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month following the 9.00am Mass. 

Parents and Godparents are requested to attend a Baptism Preparation Session to learn more about the meaning of Baptism and the commitment it involves. These sessions are usually held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6.00pm in the Parish Office.

Baptisms are usually celebrated with one or more families present.

To begin the process, we ask that you please phone the Parish Office on 9294 3504 or email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and then download the 'Baptism Application Form' available on the right-hand menu of this page, to be completed and sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or returned in person at the parish office.

Please note that at least one Godparent must be a baptised and confirmed Catholic who is committed to their faith.

As you prepare for this special day, we encourage your family to attend Sunday Mass together in the weeks before the Baptism. This is a great way to pray for your child and to draw strength from the parish community, as we welcome your little one into the family of faith.

It is customary to make two offerings on the occasion, of a Baptism. A donation to the parish helps support the ongoing pastoral and operational needs of our church. An offering to the Priest is welcomed, in gratitude for his ministry in celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism with your family.

We look forward to celebrating this joyful Sacrament with you.

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.

The School Sacramental Program begins in Year Three with Reconciliation, followed by Communion in Year Four and Confirmation in Year Six. Children must be baptised to take part in the Sacramental Program. Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC) is the program which prepares children (not baptised as infants and in Year One or older), for Baptism. RCIC classes run on a needs basis and last for 6 weeks. RCIC classes are usually on a Wednesday for an hour from 4pm, during 1st and 3rd term. Please call the Parish Office on 9294 3504 to register your child if they have not been baptised and you would like them to attend these classes.

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. Please check with the Parish Office for Days and Times that Weddings can be book.

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