Infant Baptism

Baptism is the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation, the other two being Eucharist and Confirmation.  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.

In the Cathedral Parish
  • Baptisms are celebrated on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month at 9.00am at the Cathedral.
** Please note, from August 2025,  all future Baptisms will be celebrated at 9.30am at the Cathedral.
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  • Baptisms are celebrated every 3rd Sunday at 10.00 am at St Patrick’s Church, Fortitude Valley.
  • Preparation sessions are held on the 1st Saturday of the month at 9.30am, in the Hanly Room of the Francis Rush Centre adjacent to the Cathedral.
  • It is possible to arrange baptisms at other times; however, in this circumstance, you will need to acquire the services of an outside priest who can celebrate the sacrament for you.
  • All arrangements must be made through the Cathedral Office.

Baptism or Reception into the Church for Adults and Older Children

Adults and adolescents who have never been baptised or 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 following a process known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).  Please contact the Cathedral Office for further information.
​SACRAMENTS & RITES

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:  [email protected]
Tel: (07) 3324 3030
Int: +61 7 3324 3030
Mass Info: (07) 3324 3011
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.