"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 sons 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."
Catechism of the Catholic Church §1213
When?
Baptisms take place in St Patrick’s Church, Dungannon every Saturday and Sunday afternoon and in the country Chapels - St Malachy’s, Edendork; St Brigid’s, Killyman; and Sacred Heart, Clonmore, on Saturday or Sunday by arrangement.
Birth Certificate - Please supply a copy of the child's long Birth Certificate at the time of booking the Baptism ceremony.
How to book?
Bookings for the Sacrament of Baptism in any of the Churches can be done by contacting the Parish Office.
Please supply a copy of the long Birth Certificate for the child at the time of booking the Baptism.
Dungannon Parish Office
4 Killyman Road
Dungannon
Co. Tyrone, BT71 6DH
Tel: (028) 8772 6893
Email: info@parishofdungannon.com
BAPTISM PREPARATION MEETINGS
As a parish we are delighted to support families as they prepare for their child’s Baptism, a beautiful moment of grace and new life in Christ.
From February 2026, as part of parish baptismal preparation, parents seeking Baptism for their child are required to attend a short preparation meeting.
Meetings take place on the last Monday of each month in St Teresa’s Hall, beside St Patrick’s Church, Dungannon.
Please note that Baptisms must be booked at least one month in advance.
The first meeting, for February 2026 Baptisms, will be held on
Monday 26 January at 7.00pm.
The meeting will last no longer than one hour, and children are welcome.
Congratulations on the birth of your precious child, we look forward to welcoming them into our community of faith.
You will be advised of the date of the meeting when you book your Baptism ceremony. Please give at least one months notice.
Guidelines for choosing Godparents
There may be one or two godparents (sponsors). When there are two sponsors, one must be male (Godfather) and the other female (Godmother). At least one sponsor must be Catholic. Godparents must be:
- at least sixteen years old
- baptised, confirmed and have received the Eucharist
- living an upright life
- someone other than either parent
A baptised non-Catholic, although he/she may not be a sponsor, can be a 'Christian Witness' for the child as long as there is at least one other Catholic sponsor
