Sacraments & Funerals

BAPTISM
The Church has always said “Every person not yet baptised and only such a person is able to be baptised”, therefore, all families in the Parish are welcome to present their child for Baptism.
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Parents, as the first teachers of their children in all matters, need to give assurance that they will raise their children, with the support of the Sponsors, in the Catholic Faith.

Baptisms are held on the 4th Sunday of the month at Sacred Heart Church Yeppoon. If the child to be baptised lives outside of the Parish community a letter from their local Parish would be required to authorise the Baptism to take place outside of their Parish and I would also require Fr Matthew's approval once the Baptism details form was completed and returned to the Parish office.
MARRIAGE
The wedding ceremony is the formal occasion where you declare your love and exchange your vows before the community. The ceremony comprises Scripture readings, prayers, blessings and songs.  The Priest will help you to prepare a wedding ceremony that reflects your unique journey as a couple supported by your family, friends and parish community.  

​The Capricorn Coast Catholic Parish welcomes couples who share different faiths and congratulate them on their decision to begin their journey of marriage in the Catholic Church.
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM
Our Sacramental Program begins with an enrolment ceremony at Mass.  If you wish your child to be enrolled as a candidate for the sacrament/s, you and your child are invited to attend this Mass.

In addition to this, to be eligible to receive each sacrament it is essential that candidates attend a parent and child preparation session and enrolment ceremony which will be held at Sacred Heart Church during Mass.
FUNERALS
If you wish to arrange a Funeral at one of the churches in our parish, once you have contacted & met with your Funeral Director please phone the Parish Office on 07 4933 6171.  If there is no answer, please leave a message with your name and phone number and we will return your call as soon as possible.
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To assist you with the planning of the funeral please download the Funeral Planning Sheet.