MASSES
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Weekend Mass are being celebrated as normal.
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No pre booking required for weekend Mass
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Please register upon arrival in the church foyer
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We encourage you to use the QR Code, if not manual registration is available
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Masks must be carried at all times and worn in the church if social distancing is not possible
Everyone attending Mass must sanitize their hands on entering the Church and ensure they are seated in the pews, couples and family groups (who share a household) can sit together ensuring 1.5 meters distance from others sharing a row.
The main entrance door to the Church will be locked at 6.00pm, 9.00am and 11.00am, so please ensure you arrive at least five minutes before Mass time.
All people must exit the Church through the side doors.
BAPTISMS
For Scheduled Baptism dates see below
Please note that these dates may change
Baptisms are for a single family at each of the weekend masses [Sat 6pm, Sun 9am & 11am] on the scheduled dates.
Alternate weekends are possible, subject to availability
Private baptisms are available
Please contact the parish secretary by email mooroolbark@cam.org.au
One or both parents must be Catholic
Copy of either parent’s baptism certificate is required when booking
At least one Godparent must be a Confirmed Catholic
A Baptism [Adult] Preparation meeting is scheduled approximately two months prior to the Baptism date.
Attendance of parent[s] is required, with godparents welcome
There is Welcome Mass two weeks prior to the Baptism.
The family needs to attend this Mass
Baptism bookings are available for children up to the age of five
(If your child is over the age of five, and attends a Parish School [SPJE or SR] they need to contact the RE Coordinator at their respective school.
There is an administration fee, which is payable at time of booking, by cash or credit card.
Things To Facilitate Bookings
Work out which date[s] may suit your family
Ring or email parish secretary on 03 9723 4275 or mooroolbark@cam.org.au
to discuss preferences, set a baptism date and to make arrangements for payment and exchange of contact details, either in person or online.
Baptisms are required to meet the Covid Safe requirements for religious activities.
Attendance restrictions may apply.
Baptism Dates for 2021
- 6/7th February
- 6/7th March
- 10/11th April
- 1/2nd May
- 5/6th June
- 3/4th July
- 7/8th August
- 4/5th September
- 2/3rd October
- 6/7th November
- 4/5th December
Dates are subject to change
Other weekends can be arranged
Please contact parish secretary by email mooroolbark@cam.org.au