At our October 2021 Parish Pastoral Council Meeting the following was agreed in respect to parents who wish to have their child Baptised in our Parish.
Parents are warmly encouraged to present their children for Baptism especially those who may have missed out during the pandemic.
If they simply ring the Parochial House (02844841208) preferably on Monday mornings, the Baptism booking can be made over the phone.
Parents are asked to take note of the following: in respect of Godparents, time of Baptism, and recommended numbers:
A) Godparents: One God Mother and one God Father are permitted according to the code of Canon Law; they both need to be baptised Catholics
B) Times of Baptisms: These can be arranged only for the first and third Sundays of the month at 12.30pm. On the first Sunday the venue is St Nicholas Ardglass and on the third it is St Mary’s Church Dunsford. No other dates are available. Visiting priests are welcome to officiate but only on one of the designated Sundays at the designated times i.e. 1st and 3rd Sundays at 12.30pm. Please try to book well in advance for your preferred Sunday.
C) During the present period of pandemic, we ask families to limit their guest numbers to 10, i.e., 10 guests plus the child making 11 in all. All are asked to wear masks or face coverings which can be removed for photos at the end of the ceremony
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation…it is much appreciated.