A Parish of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh
SACRAMENTS
Information regarding the administration of the Sacraments at St James' Catholic Parish.
BAPTISM
Please contact the Parish Priest on the birth of your baby. The parish email is: office.stjamesstandrews@staned.org.uk
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St James' Baptism Enquiry Form
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FIRST CONFESSION, FIRST HOLY COMMUNION, & CONFIRMATION
Children are prepared for these sacraments in conjunction with Greyfriars RC Primary School. In extraordinary circumstances, please contact the Parish Priest. Please also see these relevant forms:
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First Holy Communion Enrolment Form
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For more information, contact the parish at:
office.stjamesstandrews@staned.org.uk
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MARRIAGE
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If you are engaged to be married, congratulations!
Please remember that you need to contact your Parish Priest before making any further arrangements, and at least six months notice must be given before you intend to get married.
Due to high demand, only parishioners or ex-parishioners of St James’ and graduates of the University of St Andrews are permitted to get married in St James.
For obvious data protection reasons, we do not deal with third-party requests.
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If you are a graduate, and you would prefer to get married in St Salvator's Chapel, please check Fr Patrick's availability in the first instance and follow this link: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/community/weddings/
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Please contact the parish for more information. If you are currently in the process of planning your wedding, please see the attached files below for helpful documents to assist you in planning your wedding day. Contact office.stjamesstandrews@staned.org.uk for more information.
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Marriage in the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh
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Order of Celebrating Matrimony Within Mass
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Order of Celebrating Matrimony Without Mass
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ANOINTING OF THE SICK
If you, or a family member or friend, are seriously ill or about to go into hospital for major surgery, please contact Canon Burke at:
01334 472856 or office.stjamesstandrews@staned.org.uk in order to arrange for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
FUNERALS
If a loved one has died and you would like a Reception of Remains, Funeral Mass, or Rite of Committal for them, please notify Canon Burke promptly by the parish email at:
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC?
Please feel free to contact the Parish Priest if you are interested in finding out more about the Catholic faith.
Faith Enquiry evenings are run in St Andrews and are suitable for those who are considering joining the Church. Please check the newsletter for more details and contact the parish at office.stjamesstandrews@staned.org.uk.
