Sacraments
Baptism
And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptised and wash your sins away, calling on his name.
— Acts 22:16
Baptism, also known as Christening, is the introduction of a person into the Church community. Through the waters of Baptism the person enters into the life of the Father, Son and Spirit. The child is dedicated to God and all that is good.
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Baptisms are conducted on the FIRST and THIRD Sundays of each month ONLY at 11.30am.
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If the child is over 7 please scroll down to enrol in the RCIC program
Sacramental Program for Children in 2026
Enrolments for the Sacramental Program for 2026 are now open and will close on 27th January 2026.
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The Sacramental Preparation Classes are run for children of school age who are in our local Parish area and who are not enrolled in a Catholic School with a Sacramental Program:
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Sacrament of First Reconciliation – Grade 3 onwards Term 1
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Sacrament of First Eucharist – Grade 3 onwards Term 2
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Sacrament of Confirmation – Grade 6 onwards Term 3
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RCIC/Baptism - Age 7 onwards Term 4
Please Note: Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate anyone living outside the Parish of St Mary's St Kilda East and St Colman's Balaclava.
The Sacramental Preparation Classes will consist of 5 sessions online (videos released on Tuesday and worksheet due the following Monday) and then some group sessions in person.
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Please see the form for the exact dates published.
Click below to enrol:
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Sacrament of Marriage
For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.
— Ephesians 5:31
Designed in the early English Gothic Revival style, St Mary's Catholic Church has been hosting weddings for nearly two centuries.
We at the Parish of St Mary's welcome you to celebrate your wedding in our beautiful historic church. Your choosing to have a Church wedding indicates your commitment in celebrating before God, the celebrant and your family and friends.
If you wish to be married at St Mary's, please visit our Wedding section.
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.
— James 4:10
Care & Anointing of the sick
If you are; or know of a housebound parishioner; and would like to receive Communion, this can be arranged through our Pastoral Care Program.
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For Sacrament of the Sick, please contact us.
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If assistance is required after hours, please ring the Parish on 0405 748 018 and leave a message.