Sacraments of Initiation
Baptism • Eucharist • Confirmation
These welcome us into God’s family and help us grow in faith.
Baptism
Baptism is the joyful beginning of our life in Christ. Through the gentle pouring of water and the blessing of the Holy Trinity, we become God’s beloved children and members of His Church.
In this sacred moment, Christ claims us as His own and fills us with the light of His grace. Parents and godparents promise to help nurture that light as the child grows in faith.
Baptism is not only a family celebration -- it is a celebration for the whole parish, who welcome the newly baptized with love and prayer.
Whether you are presenting your child or seeking Baptism yourself, we would be honoured to accompany you as you begin this beautiful journey of faith.
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Baptism - Piero della Francesca, The Baptism of Christ (c. 1450). Public domain. The National Gallery, London.
The Eucharist (Holy Communion)
Imagine someone you admire arriving at your door and saying, “I want to stay with you, and all that I have is yours.” We would be overwhelmed with joy.
Yet something far greater has happened: God Himself has taken on our human nature and desires to remain with us. Jesus, “made visible in the flesh,” offers us His very self in the Eucharist.
In Holy Communion, Christ is truly present — body, blood, soul, and divinity — staying with us “to the end of time.”
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Eucharist - Fra Angelico, The Last Supper (c. 1450). Public domain. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Eucharist makes present a past event and points us toward future glory. It nourishes us, unites us, and draws us into the heavenly banquet to which we are invited.
This sacrament is the beating heart of our faith, where Jesus shares His life so that we may share ours with Him.
Confirmation
Confirmation continues the grace of Baptism and strengthens us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. In the early Church, this sacrament was known as the “laying on of hands,” a gesture used by the Apostles themselves.
Scripture tells us how Peter and John prayed for the newly baptized so they might receive the Holy Spirit -- a tradition the Church continues today.
Confirmation deepens our faith, helping us grow from a self‑focused spirituality into a generous love for God and neighbour. Through the anointing with sacred chrism, we are sealed with the Spirit and strengthened to witness Christ in the world.
This sacrament is a spiritual “growing up,” equipping us to live our faith with courage, compassion, and conviction.
Confirmation - Giotto di Bondone, Pentecost (c. 1305). Public domain. Scrovegni Chapel Wikimedia Commons.