The Sacraments.

"The sacraments are efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us. The visible rites by which the sacraments are celebrated signify and make present the graces proper to each sacrament. They bear fruit in those who receive them with the required dispositions."
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1131

There are seven sacraments,

1. Baptism 
2. Confirmation 
3. Holy Eucharist  Penance,
4. Anointing the Sick,
5. Holy Order and
6. Matrimony - see adjoining page.

 Read on - see below for details of all the Sacraments.

The Baptismal policy of St Thomas the Apostle.

Baptism of infants (children under the age of 5 years old) is offered to Catholic parents living within the boundaries of the Parish (exceptions are made for people who attend this Parish but may live outside the Parish boundaries). At least one parent must be a Confirmed Catholic (Confirmation Certificate required) and be an active member of this Parish for at least six months.  A Baptismal course must be attended and the proper documents filled in before the date of the Baptism.  The Baptism Policy of this Parish is in accordance with the code of Cannon law and the guidelines of the Archbishop.