Sacraments
BAPTISM REGISTRATION
Sacrament of Baptism for Infants
Baptism for infants (up to age seven) is celebrated twice a year. Please check the church bulletin or contact the office for upcoming dates.
A mandatory briefing for Godparents will be held one week prior to the celebration. Registration must be completed at the parish office 2 weeks before the Godparents’ briefing.
Sacrament of Baptism for Children (Rite of Christian Initiation of Children)
Children aged 8 to 16 are required to attend sessions over the course of one year. Sessions are held in the St Agnes Room on Sundays from 9:00 am to 9:50 am. Registration opens one week after Easter Sunday and remains available until the end of the following month.
Sacrament of Baptism for Adults (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Candidates aged 17 and above are required to attend an 18-month programme. Sessions are held in the St Matthew Room on Thursdays from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Registration is open from January to February.
Required Documents
1. Identification Card
2. Birth certificate
3. Parents’ Sacrament of Matrimony certificate
4. Godparent’s Sacrament of Confirmation certificate
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Couples are required to attend a Pre-Marriage Course and later make an appointment at the parish office for an interview with the priest.
To find out about the next Pre-Marriage Course, please check our weekly parish bulletin or contact the parish office.
Required Documents to be provided by the couple
1. Birth Certificate
2. Identification Card
3. Baptism Certificate
4. Confirmation Certificate
5. Engagement Letter
6. Pre-Marriage Course Certificate
7. Witness Identity Card ((preferably a married couple)
8. Witness Matrimony Certificate.
9. Two passport-sized photographs (2 copies per person)
10. JPN Marriage Certificate (if already civilly married)
11. Status Liber (Letter of Freedom to marry, to obtain from the origin parish where you have been baptised.)
12. Medical Check-up (Thalassemia & HIV Aids)
13. Church Contribution of RM100.00 (includes Matrimony Certificate)
FUNERAL MASS ARRANGEMENTS
Cemetery
To arrange cemetery space please contact St. Joseph’s Benevolent Fund (SJBF)
Office (088-216 321) to arrange cemetery space:
• Mile 4.5, Penampang
• Catholic Cemetery Inobong
Funeral Mass
Register with the Stella Maris Parish Office (during office hours) for a Funeral Mass at the parish.
Required Documents
1. Copy of Deceased’s Identity Card
2. Copy of Deceased’s Baptism Certificate
3. Copy of Death Certificate/Police Report
4. Copy of Deceased’s Church Marriage
Certificate (if any)