Parents and Godparents are required to attend the online preparation before the Sacrament is administered. Please contact the Parish Office to book. Parents and Godparents are required to attend the  online baptism preparation course which normally take place on a Wednesday and Thursday evening for 2 consecutive weeks.

At least one of the parents is required to contact the parish office by calling, emailing baptism@bryanstoncatholic.co.za or visiting the parish office to complete paperwork.

Please provide the following information with your enquiry:

• Names and date of birth of the child.
• Parents’ names
• Residential and postal addresses
• Names of Godparents – at least one Godparent must be a confirmed and a practicing Catholic.
• A copy of the birth certificate

The date of the Baptism will only be confirmed on completion of the paperwork and attending the preparation course.

BAPTISMS: Parents and Godparents are required to attend the online preparation before the Sacrament is administered. Please contact the Parish Office to book. Parents and Godparents are required to attend the  online baptism preparation course which normally take place on a Wednesday and Thursday evening for 2 consecutive weeks.

At least one of the parents is required to contact the parish office by calling, emailing baptism@bryanstoncatholic.co.za or visiting the parish office to complete paperwork.

Please provide the following information with your enquiry:

• Names and date of birth of the child.
• Parents’ names
• Residential and postal addresses
• Names of Godparents – at least one Godparent must be a confirmed and a practicing Catholic.
• A copy of the birth certificate

The date of the Baptism will only be confirmed on completion of the paperwork and attending the preparation course.

The sacrament of Reconciliation or Confession is a sacrament provided by Jesus Christ.  John 20:22-23 is Jesus emphasizing one essential aspect of the priestly ministry of the apostles: To Forgive men’s sins in the person of Christ— “Whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven, whose sins you retain are retained.”

In the Roman Catholic Church people go to confession to say sorry to God, audibly, for the wrong (sin) in their lives and to experience God’s healing through forgiveness. Confession also permits reconciliation with the Church, which is wounded by the sins people commit.  Confession brings about reconciliation between God and the repentant, as well as between the penitent and others.

Confession is heard by the priest on Saturdays between 8.30 am and 9.00am and between 4.30pm-5.15pm, and on request.   For urgent reconciliation needs please contact the parish office.

The sacrament of Confirmation is a Christian rite in which one accepts reponsibility for one’s faith and destiny.  This sacrament is usually received as a young adult – around the age of 16 or 17.  The focus is on the Holy Spirit of God, who confirmed the apostles on Pentecost (Acts 2:1–4) and gave them courage to practice their faith. During the Sacrament of Confirmation, Catholics believe that the same Holy Spirit comes down on the confirmant and gives them the same gifts and fruits.

Confirmation is preceded by catechism instruction which is held on Sunday mornings. Please contact the parish office for more info.

The First Holy Communion of a baptized child is normally celebrated at the age of ten or eleven after the child has done their First Confession (the sacrament of Reconciliation).  Catechism classes are held on Sunday mornings. Please contact the parish office for more info.

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament where we receive Christ’s healing touch. We pray for the sick person’s physical, mental, and spiritual healing in the Sacrament. The sacrament of reconciliation and healing is offered during the anointing. Please contact the parish office.

Couples wishing to marry must make an appointment to see Fr Joe at least six months before the proposed date of the wedding.  He will outline the documents needed and the details of the marriage preparation course.

The couple are obliged to attend a marriage preparation course, designed to help them reflect on their future marriage relationship and to talk honestly and deeply about their future.  Self identity, roles, expectations of each other in areas of money, sex, friends, children, family, religion and the Church’s beliefs about marriage are some of the topics covered.

After completing the course and submitting all the required documents, the next meeting will deal with more paperwork and the Pre-Nuptial inquiry will be done.  Guidance will be provided for the music, Scripture Readings and the details of the ceremony itself.

Please contact the parish office or email bryanstonmc@gmail.com

In the Bryanston parish, we are lucky to have a dedicated team who run the Rite of Christian Initiatiation of Adults program, which serves the needs of all those who wish to be received into the Church.