Preference signings

WHERE YOUR CHILD IS BAPTISED . . . For a primary school preference certificate, the parents or caregiver must contact the parish office –pc@christchurchnorth.org.nz to obtain the relevant paperwork. The necessary paperwork is completed – (A COPY OF THE CHILD’S BAPTISM CERTIFICATE MUST BE SIGHTED BY THE PARISH). (Criteria 5.1) An explanation will be given around the diocesan costs (Attendance Dues + GST and Catholic Special Character Contribution, no GST). Parents or caregivers must understand the legal obligation to pay these costs, which are invoiced by the parish each term. All monies are forwarded to the diocese. Priests are available to sign these preference certificates on the 1st and 2nd Friday of each month at our parish offices at 26 Cotswold Avenue, between 3.00pm – 4.00pm. 

WHERE YOUR CHILD IN NOT BAPTISED . . . Other than the above preference criteria (5.1) – where your child is baptised, the parent or caregiver must make an appointment with the priest to discuss how to proceed. This appointment can be made via the Catholic Parish of Christchurch North office by ringing Wilma on 359 1438 or emailing her on pc@christhcurchnorth.org.nz