Sacrament of Baptism
The baptism of an infant is the beginning of a child’s faith life and journey with the Christian community. It is therefore an important decision for parents to make on behalf of their child. For a child to be baptised a Catholic is it essential that one parent is a Catholic and that both parents agree to nurture the faith life of the child as much as possible. It is also essential that Godparents are baptised Christians, one being a Catholic.
Within the Dutton Park Parish the baptism of infants is celebrated on Saturdays at 10.00am. It is celebrated on:
- the first Saturday of each month at St Francis’ Church
- the third Saturday of each month at St Ita’s Church
Prior to their child’s baptism, parents are asked to attend Baptism Preparation Meeting, contact the Parish Office to make a booking.
If you would like your child to be baptised within the Dutton Park Parish please complete the Baptism Enrolment Form and return it to the Parish Office along with your child’s birth certificate.
Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation)
In 2021 the candidates from St Ita’s Church Dutton Park, St Francis of Assisi Church West End and St Mary’s Church South Brisbane will celebrate their Penance together at St Ita’s Church Dutton Park on Wednesday 24th March at 6pm.
Enrolments for 2021 – Open Please return forms to parish office by 19th February 2021 Penance info and enrolment forms
For children in year 5 and above
Sacrament of Confirmation
2021 – Thursday 10 June
Enrolments for 2021 – open in April. (Children in Year 3 and above)
Any enquiries contact the Parish Office on 3844 2744 or email stitaspar@bne.catholic.net.au
Sacrament of First Holy Communion
St Ita’s Church 8 Septemer 2021
St Francis of Assisi Church 12 September 2021
Enrolments for 2021 – open in July.
For children in year 4 and above
Any enquiries contact the Parish Office on 3844 2744 or email stitaspar@bne.catholic.net.au
Marriage
Our Church’s are fantastic venues for the perfect wedding. Their proximity to the inner city and numerous riverside reception venues makes them not only a beautiful choice, but is conductive to a well considered and thought out wedding day, as guests can move seamlessly from one venue to the next. We invite you as a couple to visit one of our weekday or weekend church services to experience first hand our churches.
All the information you will need is included in our Wedding Information Booklet and Application Form, which can be downloaded below. After reading the information in the booklet, please ensure to contact the Parish Office to ensure that your date is available for your wedding at the church of your choice. Upon receipt of the completed Application Form and payment of a deposit for your wedding, your special day will be booked.
See photos of our churches or visit us for our masses to see for yourself what our venues are like.
Wedding Information and Booking forms 2021
Please note that to be married in a catholic church at least one partner must be a Roman Catholic.
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults – 2020 program starting this September.
Many adults find themselves wanting to explore the possibility of baptism or becoming a member of the Catholic Church.
Each year our parish RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program starts in September and leads up to Easter the following year, where candidates are Baptised, Confirmed and make their First Eucharist, or are received into the Church, depending on their situation. This wonderful celebration is the culmination of quite a lengthy and formative process.
You are welcome to come along and ask questions – there is no pressure to commit.
If you would like to participate in this year’s program please contact the parish office 3844 2744 or stitaspar@bne.catholic.net.au for more information. Cost – free!
Anointing The Sick
If you would like someone to visit you for prayer and/or communion, please contact the Parish Office.
Funerals
Please contact the Parish Office for funeral arrangements.