SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Sacrament of baptism is administered on the First and Third Sundays of every month.

Requirements:

• Attendance at Pre-Baptismal Catechesis by both parents and godparents is mandatory.
• The Pre-Baptismal Catechesis consists of two Sunday sessions.
• Dates of the catechesis sessions are announced in the church.
• Parents must fill out the Baptism application form and submit it at the parish office. The form includes details of the child to be baptised, parents, godparents, and the date and time of Baptism.
• Required documents are: Marriage Certificate of parents, Baby’s Birth Certificate and Pre-Baptismal course Certificate

Pre- Baptismal Catechism *

Faith in God is the foundation of our Christian life. This precious gift of faith is entrusted to parents and is to be nurtured in their child from the very beginning. As husband and wife, both parents share the responsibility of passing on this faith; hence, attendance at both sessions by both parents is essential. Since the later months of pregnancy can be physically demanding, parents are encouraged to attend the catechesis within the first six months of pregnancy, whenever possible.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available:

• Every Saturday &
• First Friday of every month from 6.00 p.m. to 6.25 p.m.

Special arrangements are made prior to Christmas and Easter. In cases of genuine need, an available priest will attend to requests.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

The Sacrament of First Holy Communion is usually administered after Easter, as it is a post-Easter sacrament.

Requirements:

• The candidate must complete one year of faith formation in the parish through Sunday School.
• Intensive preparatory sessions are conducted for both parents and children towards the end of the year.
• Five compulsory meetings are held during the year for parents of children receiving First Holy Communion.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

The Sacrament of Confirmation is administered once a year after Easter, as it is appropriately a post-Easter Sacrament that strengthens the faithful with the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Eligibility:

• The candidate should have appeared for the SSC examination or have completed 15 years of age.

Preparatory Programme Requirements:

• The candidate must complete a one-year preparatory programme, which includes:
• Regular Sunday catechetical classes
• Participation in para-liturgical services (Vigil, Praise & Worship, Rites, etc.)
• Projects, outreach programmes, and a Retreat
• Regular attendance is mandatory.
• If a candidate misses more than three classes, he/she will be requested to discontinue the programme and rejoin from the beginning in the following year.
• Each candidate will be required to be a member of and serve in two parish associations/cells for a minimum of 20 service hours during the preparatory year.
• Parents are expected to cooperate fully and attend all formation sessions, meetings, and spiritual services as announced in the parish and through the official WhatsApp group.
• Candidates and parents are requested to give priority to faith formation and actively participate in all programmes planned to help prepare worthily for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY (MARRIAGE)

Wedding Mass Timings:

• Saturday:3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 4.00 p.m.
• Weekdays: 4.30 p.m. or 5.00 p.m.

A marriage enquiry is mandatory and always begins in the bride’s parish. The couple intending to marry must fill out the Pre-Nuptial Enquiry Form, available at the parish office, in the presence of one of the parish priests.

Documents Required:

• Baptism certificate (issued within six months)
• Confirmation Certificate
• Marriage Preparation Course Certificate

After the Pre-Nuptial Enquiry is completed, the banns are announced according to the date of marriage. Preparation of the wedding liturgy is an essential part of the process. The couple prepares the introduction, readings, prayers of the faithful, preparation of gifts, and thanksgiving, and submits them to the priest in charge of the liturgy.

Booking of the Wedding Mass and arrangements related to the liturgy, such as the choir, must be completed thereafter. A marriage liturgy rehearsal is conducted a few days before the wedding, and attendance by both parties is mandatory.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation before marriage is compulsory for both parties.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is administered whenever requested for the sick or the elderly.

• Holy Communion for the sick is taken by priests on the First Friday of every month.
• On Sundays, Holy Communion is taken by the religious sisters and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) .