St Stephen's Cathedral, Brisbane
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Infant Baptism


Baptism of an infant begins the faith journey of the child within the Christian community.   This faith is nourished by parents, relatives, friends and the community into which the child has been baptised.   It is an important choice parents make to ensure the child will both know and experience what it is to belong to a faith community.   This is why baptism will normally be celebrated in your local parish as it is in the community in which you are involved that your child will grow and feel secure.   The community assists you in developing your child in the ways of faith and we take this faith way of acting and believing into our daily living.

“The living of Baptism – which flows out from the event – has as its proper place, ‘the world’, the ordinary, human places of daily life.” Watkins ‘Living Baptism – Called out of the Ordinary.’ P 14.

In our Parish
  • Baptisms are celebrated on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month at 9.30am at the Cathedral
  •  Baptisms are celebrated every third Sunday at 10.00 am at St Patricks Church
  •  Preparation sessions are held on the  first Saturday of the month    at 9.30am, in the Hanly Room of the Francis Rush Centre
  •  It is possible to arrange baptisms at other times providing you have a priest who can celebrate the baptism for you
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Initiation of Older Children

Children thirteen years and older receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. Their preparation is a specific process which takes place over a number of weeks during Lent.   Contact the Cathedral Office for further information and bookings.

Baptism or Reception into the Church for Adults

Adults who have never been baptised or who have been baptised in another Christian tradition may desire to be initiated or received into the Catholic Church. The length of time for their preparation will vary according to their personal history, and in particular, their involvement and practice in other traditions. Those who have been baptised previously are usually prepared to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist, which can take place at any time of the Church’s Year. Those who have never been baptised are normally initiated into the Church at the Easter Vigil. 
​SACRAMENTS & RITES
  • Baptism
  • Confirmation
  • Holy Communion
  • Penance
  • Marriage
  • Holy Orders
  • Anointing of the Sick
  • Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
  • Funerals
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The Cathedral of St Stephen, Brisbane

Most Rev Mark Coleridge - Archbishop of Brisbane
​Very Rev. Fr Anthony Mellor - Dean
249 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane   QLD   4000  Australia
​Office Hours:  8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday
​email:  cathedral@bne.catholic.net.au

Tel: (07) 3324 3030
Int: +61 7 3324 3030
Mass Info: (07) 3324 3011
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CATHEDRAL CAR PARK
The Cathedral car park is available on weekends for members of the public attending Mass or other ceremonies, eg, baptisms , weddings.   The car park will close 30mins after the conclusion of the Mass  or ceremony.
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Welcome
    • Mission Statement
    • History
    • The Saints of our Parish
    • THE PRECINCT >
      • St Stephen's Cathedral
      • St Stephen's Chapel
      • St Patrick's Church
      • Francis Rush Centre
      • Works of Art
    • Safeguarding
    • Leadership & Staff
    • St Patrick's Church, Fortitude Valley
  • COMMUNITY
    • Pastoral & Finance Councils
    • Cathedral Guides & Welcomers
    • MUSIC >
      • Music Department
      • Staff (Music)
      • Service Music
      • Cathedral Choir
      • Schola
      • Chorale
      • The Organs
      • Concert Series
      • Support the Music
    • Young Adult Ministry
    • Cathedral of St Stephen Art Group (COSSAG)
    • St Vincent de Paul Society - Cathedral Conference
    • Liturgical Ministries
    • Other Groups & Ministries
  • MASS & RECONCILIATION
  • SACRAMENTS
    • Baptism
    • Confirmation
    • First Communion
    • Reconciliation
    • Marriage
    • Holy Orders
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • RCIA
    • Funerals
  • NEWS & CALENDAR
    • Newsletters and Prayer Sheets
    • Resources for Prayer At Home
    • Parish Calendar
    • Concert Series
    • For the Common Good
  • CONTACTS & LINKS
    • Contact Details & Location
    • Forms & Downloads
    • Payments & Donations
    • Archdiocese of Brisbane
    • Other Queensland Dioceses
    • The Vatican
    • Policies & Disclaimers
    • Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference
    • Centacare Brisbane
  • STAY CONNECTED