Baptism

Infants and children are baptised at the parish, usually on the last Sunday of the month.

Notice needed: PLACEHOLDER — at least one month

What to bring

  • PLACEHOLDER — the child’s birth certificate or notification
  • PLACEHOLDER — baptism cards of both parents
  • PLACEHOLDER — a godparent who is a confirmed, practising Catholic
  • PLACEHOLDER — attendance at the parents’ and godparents’ preparation session

Who to contact: PLACEHOLDER — the parish office, or any priest after Mass

First Holy Communion

Children are prepared over the catechism year and receive First Communion together.

Notice needed: PLACEHOLDER — register at the start of the catechism year

What to bring

  • PLACEHOLDER — baptism card
  • PLACEHOLDER — attendance at Sunday catechism

Who to contact: PLACEHOLDER — the Head Catechist

Confirmation

Candidates are prepared over a year and confirmed when the Bishop visits the parish.

Notice needed: PLACEHOLDER — register at the start of the preparation year

What to bring

  • PLACEHOLDER — baptism and First Communion cards
  • PLACEHOLDER — a sponsor who is a confirmed, practising Catholic

Who to contact: PLACEHOLDER — the Head Catechist

Marriage

Couples are prepared through the marriage course before the wedding is celebrated.

Notice needed: PLACEHOLDER — at least three months before the intended date

What to bring

  • PLACEHOLDER — recent baptism certificates for both parties
  • PLACEHOLDER — confirmation cards
  • PLACEHOLDER — letters of no impediment / free status
  • PLACEHOLDER — completion of the marriage preparation course

Preparation

PLACEHOLDER — the marriage preparation course runs three times a year. Describe when, how long, and what it covers.

Who to contact: PLACEHOLDER — the parish office

Anointing of the Sick

A priest will come to the home or the hospital. Please do not wait until the last hour.

Notice needed: Call at any time, day or night, in an emergency

Who to contact: PLACEHOLDER — the Parish Priest directly

Funerals

The parish accompanies bereaved families from the day of death through the funeral Mass and burial.

What to bring

  • PLACEHOLDER — notify the parish office as soon as possible
  • PLACEHOLDER — the deceased’s baptism details, if known

Who to contact: PLACEHOLDER — the parish office or the Jumuiya chairperson

Reconciliation (Confession)

Confessions are heard before Masses and at the times shown on the Mass Times page — or by appointment.

Who to contact: PLACEHOLDER — any priest

Not sure where to start?

Call the parish office on +254 700 000 000, or speak to a priest after any Mass.