Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit and the door which gives access to the other sacraments.

(Catechism of the Catholic Church #1123)

Baptism of Infants

The Sacrament of Baptism for infants (seven years old and younger) is offered at 11.00 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. For baptism of older children please contact the parish office.

Parents and godparents are required to attend a preparation session prior to the baptism. These are held once a month, at 11:30 a.m. on a Sunday, in the Parish Centre.

To book a date for the baptism and preparation, please complete the application form below and email to the parish office at bacchusmarsh@cam.org.au

Godparents

Godparents support a child’s faith throughout their life. Godparents must be Catholic. You can choose to have a godfather and godmother, or just one of either.

Baptism Donation

It is customary to make a donation for baptism. We kindly ask for a donation of $125 ($100 for the upkeep of priest and parish and also $25 for the cost of each baptism stole). You can make this donation online or at the Parish Office. At the baptism preparation session you will also receive a donation envelope which you could use to make your donation on the baptism day. Thank you for your support.

If you have any enquiries, please contact the parish office on (03) 5367 2069 (9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Tue – Fri)
or email bacchusmarsh@cam.org.au

Download Baptism Registration Form

Submit Form

2026 dates

11:00 a.m.

St Bernard’s Catholic Church
61 Lerderderg St, Bacchus Marsh.
(Entry via Manor St)

Second and fourth Saturdays of each month

11:30 a.m.

St Bernard’s Parish Centre
61 Lerderderg St, Bacchus Marsh.
(Entry via Manor St)

Second Sunday of each month