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.

Baptisms are conducted on the FIRST and THIRD Sundays of each month ONLY at 11.30am.

If the child is over 7 please contact us before enrolling for more information as he/she must attend a separate Preparation Program for older children in person.

Baptism Enquiry Form

Sacramental Program for Children in 2025

Please note that due to staff on leave during 2025 the Sacramental Preparation Classes will be held at St Peter’s Parish Centre – 583 Toorak Road, Toorak

Sacramental Preparation Classes are run for children of school age who either do not attend a Catholic school or are not catechised for the Sacraments as part of their school program:

Sacrament of First Reconciliation – Grade 3 onwards
Sacrament of First Holy Communion – Grade 3 onwards
Sacrament of Confirmation – Grade 6 onwards

Please see this document for a list of dates of the program and further details. The complete details of each Sacramental Preparation Class and Ceremony, such as where, when, and how much the classes cost will be emailed to you closer to the date of commencement of each program.

To enrol in the Sacramental Program in 2025 please fill out the following form:

Sacramental Program 2025

First Eucharist & Reconcilliation

First Eucharist is a further step in becoming one with Christ and united with the People of God. For most people, First Eucharist takes place at about age 7 (year 3). For children who do not attend the Parish school, please contact the Parish early in the year for more information.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated before the First Eucharist. For children who do not attend the Parish school, please contact the Parish early in the year for more information.

Contact Parish Office on 9287 5530.

Confirmation

Confirmation is celebrated each year. For children who do not attend the Parish school, please contact the Parish early in the year for more information.

Contact Parish Office on 9287 5530.

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.

For Sacrament of the Sick, please contact us.

If assistance is required after hours, please ring the Parish on 0405 748 018 and leave a message.