Baptism
Baptisms are celebrated in both churches of the Parish. The set times are at 5pm on Saturday evenings and at 12:30pm on Sundays.
Parent(s) requesting the Sacrament of Baptism for their child/children are requested to complete the Application for Baptism Form attached to download on this page and to email it to [email protected], post it or return by hand to The Parochial House, Richmond Street, Buttevant Co. Cork to arrive at least one week before the requested date of baptism. It is preferable to ring the Parish Priest first when booking the date as another family may have already booked the same day.
Also attached here to download are the readings and prayers of intercession which family members may like to partake in during the Baptism Ceremony.
Parent(s) are requested to bring a christening shawl and baptism candle to the ceremony. Generally, the godmother will be asked to hold the shawl and place it around the child after baptism. The godfather will be asked to hold the baptismal candle and light it from the Pascal Candle during the ceremony.
The duration of the ceremony is generally half an hour.
Teenagers and Adults are also welcome to avail of the Sacrament of Baptism. There is s special programme of preparation called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) which may be used in preparing such candidates for Baptism.
First Holy Communion And First Penance
The Sacraments of First Holy Communion and First Penance are celebrated in both churches of the Parish and are organised through the local Primary Schools.
Parent(s) are requested to inform the School when enrolling their child/children of their wish to have them prepared for the Sacraments. You will be asked to provide a copy of a Baptismal Certificate when making this request. The Parish will also ask you to complete an Application Form attached here to download for these two Sacraments and to email it to [email protected], post it or return by hand to The Parochial House, Richmond Street, Buttevant Co. Cork on the September before the child/children celebrate these sacraments.
The Parish is very grateful to the dedication and professionalism of the Staff of both Primary Schools in the organisation and preparation of the children for these Sacraments.
Link: Application For The Sacraments Of First Confession And First Holy Communion
Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated in the Parish Church, St. Mary's Church, Buttevant every two years. The next celebration is due in 2020. The Diocesan Office sets the dates for these ceremonies to fit in with the schedule of the Bishop of Cloyne.
The Sacrament of Confirmation is organised through the two Primary Schools of the Parish and generally children in both Fifth and Sixth Classes are invited to avail of the sacrament. Like the other sacraments, Parent(s) are requested to complete the Application Form for Confirmation attached here and to email it to [email protected], post it or return by hand to The Parochial House, Richmond Street, Buttevant Co. Cork on the September before the child/children celebrate these sacraments.
Children will be requested to choose a Confirmation Name during their time of preparation for this sacrament and this Confirmation Name should be chosen from the many and varied Saints of the Church whose character and charisma the children wish to show in their own lives as young Christians.
The Children will also need to select a Sponsor for the day of Confirmation. Preferably this Sponsor should be one of the child's godparents to emphasise their continued role as supporter of the child in their growth as young Christians and the Sponsor must have also received their own Confirmation.
Teenagers and Adults are also welcome to apply for the Sacrament of Confirmation. These should be willing to join the school children on the appointed day for the celebration. Teenagers and Adult Candidates will need private catechesis (teaching) classes. These can be organised through the local Parish Priest.
The Parish is very grateful to the dedication and professionalism of the Staff of both Primary Schools in the organisation and preparation of the children for this Sacrament.
Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is available upon request from the Parish Priest. It can be celebrated individually either in the person's home or at the Parochial House, Richmond Street, Buttevant. There is a communal celebration of Anointing of the Sick in the Parish on the Sunday nearest February 11th which is World Day of Prayer for the Sick.
The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick should only be received once a month and only for the following reasons:
- those who are dangerously ill through sickness or old age
- a sick person before surgery whenever the surgery is necessitated by a dangerous illness
- elderly people if they are weak, though not dangerously ill
- sick children sufficiently mature to be comforted by the sacrament
- sick people who have lost consciousness or who have lost the use of reason if they would have requested it if they had been in possession of their faculties
The Parish organises house calls to the Sick and Housebound of the Parish on the First Friday of each month and the preceding Wednesday to that First Friday. Holy Communion, Confession and Holy Anointing is offered to the Sick and Housebound on the monthly calls. If you would like to have your name added to this Sick Call List please inform the Parish Priest.
Holy Orders
1. The Priesthood
If you think that you may be called to the priesthood, and wish to know how you might respond to this call, please make contact with the Vocations Director for the Diocese of Cloyne (or the Assistant Vocations Director) at the telephone numbers, or email address, below. All communication will be held in strict confidence.
- Vocations Director: Rev. Brian Boyle
- Tel: 025 32963
- Assistant Vocations Director: Rev. Damien Lynch
- Tel: 021 7332948
- Email:
[email protected]
2. The Permanent Diaconate
For those, in the Diocese of Cloyne, who would like to discuss what a vocation to the diaconate ministry entails, you may make contact with:
- Fr. William (Bill) Bermingham, P.P. Carrigtwohill Director of Permanent Diaconate Studies
- Phone: 021-4389797
- Email: [email protected]
- Fr Joe O’Mahony, Adm. Macroom Assistant Director of Permanent Diaconate Studies
- Phone: 026-41092
- Email:
[email protected]
Marriage
Marriages take place in both churches of the Parish. It is advised that you give at least six months notification to the Parish Priest of your intention to get married in one of the churches. An application form can be downloaded on this page. You can email it to [email protected], post it or return by hand to The Parochial House, Richmond Street, Buttevant Co. Cork.
Applicants should be advised that couples are required to undertake a Pre Marriage Course and information on this course including the dates and locations are available on www.accord.ie. There is much valuable information on this website on preparing for marriage in the Catholic Church.
Applicants are advised that there are civil requirements to be met when celebrating a marriage in one of the churches of the parish. Information on these civil requirements can be got on this page. The minimum notification to the General Registers Office is three months.
The following documents are required to complete the Pre Nuptial Enquiry Form: Baptismal Certificate, Confirmation Certificate and a Letter of Freedom from the parishes you resided in for a period of six months or more since you reached eighteen years of age. If you have resided in a number of locations in this country or outside of it since reaching your eighteenth birthday, you may swear an oath in front of a Peace Commissioner or Commissioner of Oaths to the effect that you did not contract any marriage in these jurisdictions.
The Parish Priest will guide you through the process of filling out the Pre Nuptial Enquiry Form and preparing the Wedding Ceremony.