Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Baptism Requirements for Baptism One of the parents must be a baptised catholic. Your family must live within the parish boundary to have their child/children baptised at St Boniface. If this is not the case you need to speak with your own parish priest to arrange the baptism at your parish church. OR If there is a special reason that you want your child/children baptised at St Boniface i.e. the you were baptised or married at St Boniface – then you will need to obtain a letter of permission from your parish priest. To arrange a baptism it is necessary to make an appointment with one of the priests who will complete an application form and make arrangements for you, (the parent(s)), to attend a series of instructions on the last Monday of the month at 7:30pm. These instructions are given by one of the priests. Baptisms are carried out, after the completion of the Baptismal Preparation course by parents, on the first & third Sunday of the month at 3:00 pm. All baptisms (including baptisms at St. George's Hospital) are entered in the baptismal register. Anchor 1 Please give three days notice if you require a baptismal certificate. There is a fee of £3.00 which is payable when the certificate is requested. What does the Church Teach? Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as children of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: “Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word.” This sacrament is called Baptism, after the central rite by which it is carried out: to baptize (Greek baptizein) means to âœplunge†or “immerse”; the “plunge” into the water symbolizes the catechumen's burial into Christ's death, from which he rises up by resurrection with him, as “a new creature.”

Confirmation Candidates for Confirmation must be at least in their third year of secondary school (year 9). Application forms are also available from the Presbytery. Candidates themselves must fill in the form. Instruction classes are held on Saturday mornings. What does the Church Teach? Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the sacraments of Christian initiation, whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For “by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptised] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed. In the Old Testament the prophets announced that the Spirit of the Lord would rest on the hoped-for Messiah for his saving mission. The descent of the Holy Spirit on Jesus at his baptism by John was the sign that this was he who was to come, the Messiah, the Son of God. He was conceived of the Holy Spirit; his whole life and his whole mission are carried out in total communion with the Holy Spirit whom the Father gives him “without measure.

Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation Confessions are heard on Saturdays at 11:30 to 12:30 and 17:45 to 18:15. What does the Church Teach? Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labours for their conversion. It is called the sacrament of conversion because it makes sacramentally present Jesus call to conversion, the first step in returning to the Father from whom one has strayed by sin. It is called the sacrament of Penance, since it consecrates the Christian sinners personal and ecclesial steps of conversion, penance, and satisfaction. It is called the sacrament of confession, since the disclosure or confession of sins to a priest is an essential element of this sacrament. In a profound sense it is also a confession acknowledgement and praise of the holiness of God and of his mercy toward sinful man. It is called the sacrament of forgiveness, since by the priests sacramental absolution God grants the penitent pardon and peace. It is called the sacrament of Reconciliation, because it imparts to the sinner the love of God who reconciles: “Be reconciled to God. He who lives by Gods merciful love is ready to respond to the Lords call: Go; first be reconciled to your brother.

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Anointing of The Sick Please let the priest know if a loved one is sick or admitted in the hospital. What does the Church teach? By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. And indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ. Illness in human life Illness and suffering have always been among the gravest problems confronted in human life. In illness, man experiences his powerlessness, his limitations, and his finitude. Every illness can make us glimpse death. Illness can lead to anguish, self-absorption, sometimes even despair and revolt against God. It can also make a person more mature, helping him discern in his life what is not essential so that he can turn toward that which is. Very often illness provokes a search for God and a return to him.

Fr. Shaju Varkey Parish Priest Fr Shaju Varkey is our Parish Priest who was born and brought up in Cochin, Kerala in Southern India. After studies in Chemistry, Philosophy and Social Science in India, he worked as a teacher and a social worker where he and his friends were instrumental in setting up three orphanages. He began formation for the priesthood at St John's Seminary, Wonersh and was ordained to the priesthood on 12th July 2008 by the Right Reverend Mar James Pazhayattil, Bishop of Irinjalakuda, Kerala, at St Mary's Church, Thazhoor, Kerala. His first appointment was as assistant priest at St Peter's, Woolwich. Fr Shaju was appointed as parish priest of Our Lady of the Crays parish in February 2012. In November 2015 he was then appointed as Parish Priest of St Boniface Tooting. Fr Shaju is involved with the Ongoing Formation of Priests and has responsibility for Recently Ordained and Arrived Priests and Support Groups. In July 2015 Archbishop Peter Smith appointed Fr Shaju as Episcopal Vicar for Ethnic Chaplaincies. He also works as an Advocate in the Marriage Tribunal.

Contact Us St Boniface RC Church, Tooting 185 Mitcham Rd, London SW17 9PG tooting@rcaos.org.uk 020 8672 2345 First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting! Office Monday to Thursday: 9:30am - 1:30pm Opening Hours Shop Saturday: 5:30p - 6:30pm Sunday: 8:45am - 1:00pm Parish Open House Friday: 4:00pm - 6:00pm. *This is an opportunity to see one of the priests about routine matters (such as form signing or arranging baptisms) or to have a private chat about any other matter. No appointment necessary.

Justice and Peace Group Justice & Peace groups work to develop awareness about issues of Justice & Peace locally and around the world. Our group arranges regular meetings, open to all parishioners, with speakers from relevant organisations (e.g. CAFOD, the World Development Movement, Wandsworth Refugee Network). It also participates in the annual Deanery Prayer Vigil on Peace Sunday, and distributes leaflets etc. when appropriate. It sends a representative to the Diocesan Area Justice and Peace Commission, through which it is linked to the National Justice & Peace Network. Day & Time: One Thursday each month (Depending on availabilty) at 20:00 Con tact: Email: justice_peace@stbonifacetooting.org.uk Location: The Presbytery

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