Encounters with Christ
The Sacraments
Parish arrangements
Baptism, funeral & wedding applications
Stole offering, fee or donation?
A stole offering is a voluntary gift associated with a sacrament or funeral service. Our suggested offerings are baptism $150, funeral $150 and wedding $250 (NZD).
These are not required fees. Giving an offering is not a condition of receiving the sacrament or service. A fee is a required charge; any separate charges will be discussed by the parish office.
A donation is a separate voluntary gift to support the parish or another cause. No payment is collected on this website.
Baptism application
Baptism application
Suggested voluntary stole offering: $150 NZD
You may choose whether to give. The parish office will be in touch to discuss preparation, dates and arrangements. Submitting an application does not confirm a date.
Funeral application
Funeral application
Suggested voluntary stole offering: $150 NZD
You may choose whether to give. The parish office will be in touch to discuss preparation, dates and arrangements. Submitting an application does not confirm a date.
For time-sensitive arrangements, please call the parish office on 03 319 8730.
Wedding application
Wedding application
Suggested voluntary stole offering: $250 NZD
You may choose whether to give. The parish office will be in touch to discuss preparation, dates and arrangements. Submitting an application does not confirm a date.
Courses
Preparing for the sacraments
OCIA & Baptism
For adults and children preparing to become Catholic or be baptised.
Latest: Next course: dates to be announced
First Communion
Preparing children to receive Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time.
Latest: Next course: Term 2, 2027
Confirmation
Sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit for a life of witness.
Latest: Next course: Term 3, 2027
Marriage
Please contact us at least six months before your intended wedding.
Latest: Marriage preparation: by arrangement
Pastoral care
Other sacraments & services
Altar Server Investiture
The blessing and commissioning of altar servers after preparation. Investiture is not a sacrament. Contact the parish office for preparation and investiture dates.
Funerals
We walk with families in grief. Please contact the parish as soon as possible.
Anointing of the Sick
For the seriously ill, elderly or before surgery. Urgent? Call Fr Rex.
House Blessings
Invite Christ's peace into your home.
Mass Intentions
Have a Mass offered for a loved one, living or deceased.