When do baptisms take place?
Baptisms take place in our parish as follows:
Holy Cross Church, Killea: First Sunday of the month at 1.00pm. In 2026: January 4; February 1; March 1; April 5; May 3; June 7; July 5; August 2; September 6; October 4; November 1; December 6.
St Nicholas’ Church, Faithlegg: Second Saturday of the month at 5.30pm. In 2026: January 10; February 7; March 7: April 11; May 9; June 13; July 11; August 8; September 12; October 10; November 7; December 12.
St John the Baptist Church, Crooke: Third Sunday of the month at 12.30pm. In 2026: January 18; February 15; March 22*; April 26*; May 17; June 21; July 19; August 16; September 20; October 18; November 15; December 20.
A family who wish to have a child baptised outside of these dates and times may do so if they bring their own priest and provided the church is free at the time requested.
Families should also be aware that there may be more than one family at each baptism ceremony.
Requesting Baptism for a Child
It is the responsibility of the parents of the child to request baptism for their child. This can be done by completing the Baptism Application Form. The form should be accompanied by a copy of the child’s Birth Certificate. If the family currently resides outside the Parish of Killea, Crooke and Faithlegg, then they should also send in a letter from their current parish priest stating that he is aware that their child is being baptised outside their current parish and that he gives his consent to this.
Requesting Baptism for an Adult
Adults wishing to be baptised into the Catholic Church or who were baptised in another Christian Community and now wish to be received as full members of the Catholic Church, should contact their local parish priest or the Diocesan Offices.
Useful Documents
Those wishing to apply for baptism for their child should complete and return the Baptism Application Form which can be obtained from the Parish Office.
Baptism in the Catholic Church – an information sheet.