Baptism Preparation 2026

Congratulations on the (upcoming or recent) birth of your baby!

Our next Baptism Preparation Course will be on Sunday 11th January and Sunday 25th January. Attendance on both days is required.

To arrange baptism for your child, please note the following:

• Please speak to the Fr Austin either after Mass or via the parish office to request Baptism.

• Please contact Kathryn at the parish office to register for the course (contact details below).

  
  

• A date for your child's Baptism can be arranged once you have registered for the course.

  
  

• Both parents are encouraged to attend the Baptism Preparation Course. Little ones are welcome too.

  
  

• Requests for Baptism should be made by the parents (not grandparents or friends).

  
  

• Baptism is the first step on the Christian journey, and regular attendance at one of the parish masses is strongly encouraged.

  
  

• There is a children's liturgy at the 9:45 am Sunday Mass at St Bernadette's, which is open to children and babies. (Those aged 5 or under should be accompanied by a parent.)

Contact details for the parish office:

• 0118-971-5350

• woolhampton@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk

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