Join the Baptism Team:

Experience the great sense of joy in assisting parents and godparents to prepare for this wonderful first Sacrament of Initiation in their family life.

Description of Baptism Ministry Activity

Assisting parents and godparents, from both inside and outside the Parish of the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham, to prepare for the Sacrament of Baptism.

• Providing parents with administrative forms for completion in preparation of Baptism.
• Hosting a parental evening (Wednesday evenings) to advise on the Spiritual and Sacramental preparation for Baptism on the following Saturday.
• Attending the baptismal service on a Saturday afternoon (from 3 pm – 5 pm) to prepare and set up the church, greet the parents, assist the baptismal celebrant, and tidy up the church after the service.

Time Commitment

Baptismal service parental preparation evening

Wednesday evening before service on the following Saturday: 45 minutes starting at 8.30pm.

Baptismal service

Held twice each month on a Saturday afternoon (usually the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month depending on the Liturgical calendar) – overall time attending church for service: 2 hours.

The usual time commitment is 2 -3 occasions over the calendar year.

Wish to volunteer for this Ministry?

If you are interested in volunteering for this ministry, contact Mary Cunneen on 087-9961662 or contact the Parish Office on 01-4958695 or by email parishoffice@rathfarnhamparish.com for more information.

No need for any previous experience in this area as full training is provided.

We will be happy to help you find a volunteer opportunity that is a good fit for you.