Baptism

CathKids: Baptism of the Lord Year A

By CathKids | January 2, 2026

The Story so far… John the Baptist has been preaching to the people calling them to repentance and proclaiming the coming Messiah. The word ‘Messiah’…

WOJ The Baptism of our Lord, Year A

By CathFamily | January 2, 2026

This is my Son, the Beloved; my favour rests on him (Mt 3:17) Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or…

WOJ The Baptism of the Lord, Year C

By CathFamily | January 7, 2022

‘I baptise you with water, but someone is coming, who is more powerful than me, and I am not fit to undo the strap of his…

WOJ The Baptism of the Lord, Year B

By CathFamily | December 23, 2020

‘You are my Son, the Beloved; my favour rests on you.’ (Mark 1:11)

Baptism is about belonging

By CathFamily | December 22, 2017

If there is one word which sums up the essence of Baptism it would be ‘belonging’. Through Baptism, we become members of God’s family, a…

Making a Baptism Candle

By Kiara Pirola | October 13, 2014

A white candle is an essential part of the Sacrament of Baptism. It is lit from the big Pascal Candle and is a symbol of…

Baptism Cakes

By Kiara Pirola | August 4, 2014

No Sacrament celebration is complete without cake! Here are some unique ideas to mark your child’s or godchild’s baptism. 1. Icing Sugar Patterns This is…

Watermelon Baptism Font

By Francine Pirola | August 4, 2014

A perfect summer treat and a healthier option to a cake, this watermelon recipe is so simple and fresh. All it takes is a watermelon,…

2014 August

By Kiara Pirola | August 4, 2014

From the Editor This month is the second in our Sacrament Essentials series. The featured sacrament is Baptism and we have written this with a…