Sacraments and Parish Services
The parish is here for you at every stage of life. For any of these, the first step is simply to get in touch with the parish office.
Overview
Baptism
The first sacrament of Christian life, welcoming a child or adult into the Church. Baptisms are arranged by prior appointment with the parish.
First Holy Communion
Children usually receive their First Holy Communion after a period of preparation with their families. Ask the parish about the next programme.
Confirmation
Confirmation completes Christian initiation and strengthens us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Contact the parish for details of preparation.
Marriage
If you are hoping to marry in one of our churches, please give the parish at least six months’ notice.
Reconciliation
Confession is offered in Brixham on Saturdays from 10.30 to 11.00am, and in Dartmouth by appointment. You are welcome however long it has been.
Anointing of the Sick
For anyone who is seriously ill, frail or preparing for surgery. If someone needs a priest urgently, please phone the parish office.
Funerals
The parish will support you in planning a Catholic funeral. Your funeral director can contact the parish, or you can phone us directly.
Becoming Catholic
If you are exploring the Catholic faith or would like to be received into the Church, we would love to hear from you.
About each sacrament
Baptism
The first sacrament of Christian life, welcoming a child or adult into the Church. Baptisms are arranged by prior appointment with the parish.
Baptism is usually celebrated for babies and young children at the request of their parents, and adults are baptised as part of becoming Catholic. Baptisms are by prior appointment. Preparation arrangements: To be confirmed
First Holy Communion
Children usually receive their First Holy Communion after a period of preparation with their families. Ask the parish about the next programme.
Children are prepared for First Holy Communion together with their parents. Age, programme dates and how to register: To be confirmed
Confirmation
Confirmation completes Christian initiation and strengthens us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Contact the parish for details of preparation.
Confirmation is celebrated by the bishop or his delegate. Age and preparation arrangements: To be confirmed
Marriage
If you are hoping to marry in one of our churches, please give the parish at least six months’ notice.
Please speak to the parish priest before booking a date or a reception venue, and give at least six months’ notice. Marriage preparation arrangements: To be confirmed
Reconciliation
Confession is offered in Brixham on Saturdays from 10.30 to 11.00am, and in Dartmouth by appointment. You are welcome however long it has been.
In Brixham, confession is heard on Saturdays from 10.30 to 11.00am. In Dartmouth, confession is by appointment. You can also phone the parish office on 01803 853406 to arrange a time to see the priest.
Anointing of the Sick
For anyone who is seriously ill, frail or preparing for surgery. If someone needs a priest urgently, please phone the parish office.
Please phone to ask for a visit from the priest. If someone is close to death, please phone the parish office straight away on 01803 853406.
Funerals
The parish will support you in planning a Catholic funeral. Your funeral director can contact the parish, or you can phone us directly.
When someone dies, the funeral director will usually contact the parish for you. The priest will meet the family to help plan the funeral Mass or service.
Becoming Catholic
If you are exploring the Catholic faith or would like to be received into the Church, we would love to hear from you.
Adults who wish to become Catholic, or baptised Christians who would like to be received into the Church, are welcomed through a period of preparation. Name used by the parish (RCIA or OCIA) and meeting times: To be confirmed
Talk to us
Phone or email the parish office and we’ll help with whatever you need.
- Parish office01803 853406
- Emailbrixham@prcdtr.org.uk
- Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Brixham43 New Road, Brixham TQ5 8NBDirections to Brixham (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
- St John the Baptist, Dartmouth20 Newcomen Road, Dartmouth TQ6 9BNDirections to Dartmouth (opens Google Maps in a new tab)