FAQs Archive - Holy Trinity and Sacred Heart Catholic Parishes https://htrc.org.uk/faq-items/ Mass times, parish life and community in Sutton Coldfield Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:02:20 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://htrc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/htrc-favicon-wp1-66x66.png FAQs Archive - Holy Trinity and Sacred Heart Catholic Parishes https://htrc.org.uk/faq-items/ 32 32 What will we need for the Baptism? https://htrc.org.uk/faq-items/what-will-we-need-for-the-baptism/ https://htrc.org.uk/faq-items/what-will-we-need-for-the-baptism/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:12:47 +0000 https://htrc.org.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=9849 We ask that you bring a baptismal candle (that can be bought from the piety stall at Holy Trinity), and a white garment (such as a shawl) to place on your child at the end of the rite.

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]]> https://htrc.org.uk/faq-items/what-will-we-need-for-the-baptism/feed/ 0 Do we have to make any payment for the Baptism? https://htrc.org.uk/faq-items/do-we-have-to-make-any-payment-for-the-baptism/ https://htrc.org.uk/faq-items/do-we-have-to-make-any-payment-for-the-baptism/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:11:53 +0000 https://htrc.org.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=9847 No fee is charged for the Sacrament. It is customary to make an offering on the day to the priest or deacon who celebrates the Rite.

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]]> No fee is charged for the Sacrament. It is customary to make an offering on the day to the priest or deacon who celebrates the Rite.

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]]> https://htrc.org.uk/faq-items/do-we-have-to-make-any-payment-for-the-baptism/feed/ 0 Who can be a godparent? https://htrc.org.uk/faq-items/who-can-be-a-godparent/ https://htrc.org.uk/faq-items/who-can-be-a-godparent/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:11:18 +0000 https://htrc.org.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=9845 You need at least one godparent to act as sponsor, who must be at least 16 years old and a Catholic. It is possible to also have an additional Christian witness - a godparent who is a member of a non-Catholic Christian denomination. If you haven’t yet chosen godparents, return the form with that section

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]]> You need at least one godparent to act as sponsor, who must be at least 16 years old and a Catholic. It is possible to also have an additional Christian witness – a godparent who is a member of a non-Catholic Christian denomination. If you haven’t yet chosen godparents, return the form with that section left blank (and make that decision later).

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]]> https://htrc.org.uk/faq-items/who-can-be-a-godparent/feed/ 0 Can a child be baptised if parents aren’t married? https://htrc.org.uk/faq-items/can-a-child-be-baptised-if-parents-arent-married/ https://htrc.org.uk/faq-items/can-a-child-be-baptised-if-parents-arent-married/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:10:11 +0000 https://htrc.org.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=9843 Yes. Although we do not need to remind you of the importance of marriage, we are aware that there are many reasons why people are either unmarried, or may have separated. Neither is a barrier to your child being welcomed by the Church.

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]]> Yes. Although we do not need to remind you of the importance of marriage, we are aware that there are many reasons why people are either unmarried, or may have separated. Neither is a barrier to your child being welcomed by the Church.

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]]> https://htrc.org.uk/faq-items/can-a-child-be-baptised-if-parents-arent-married/feed/ 0 Our child is not a baby, can he or she be baptised? https://htrc.org.uk/faq-items/our-child-is-not-a-baby-can-he-or-she-be-baptised/ https://htrc.org.uk/faq-items/our-child-is-not-a-baby-can-he-or-she-be-baptised/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:09:14 +0000 https://htrc.org.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=9841 Yes, those of any age can be baptised. For children in school Year 3 or above, we would expect them to also be prepared for First Holy Communion; if in school year 6 or above they would need preparing for Confirmation too. We will give you more details. If your child is aged 14 or

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]]> Yes, those of any age can be baptised. For children in school Year 3 or above, we would expect them to also be prepared for First Holy Communion; if in school year 6 or above they would need preparing for Confirmation too. We will give you more details.

If your child is aged 14 or above, he or she is considered an adult by the Church and would need to make his or her own choice to join the Church and so be prepared appropriately. Please speak to a priest or deacon about this.

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]]> https://htrc.org.uk/faq-items/our-child-is-not-a-baby-can-he-or-she-be-baptised/feed/ 0 Do both parents need to be Catholic? https://htrc.org.uk/faq-items/do-both-parents-need-to-be-catholic/ https://htrc.org.uk/faq-items/do-both-parents-need-to-be-catholic/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:05:53 +0000 https://htrc.org.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=9835 At least one parent must be a Catholic to have their children baptised in the Catholic Church.

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]]> At least one parent must be a Catholic to have their children baptised in the Catholic Church.

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