St Therese Catholic Church
Churches in Alberton

For an infant to be baptised, the parents and god-parents must attend the Baptism Preparation Course which is conducted every month. A child must be in Grade 3 or 9 years old and must have attended the two year preparation course. A child must be in Grade 4 or 10 years old and must have made his/her First Confession as well as attended the three year preparation course. Attendance of the three year preparation programme is compulsory. Attendance of a marriage preparation course is required too. Parishioners are visited by individuals or couples on a weekly basis. The two hospitals served are the Clinton and Union Hospitals. Marriage Preparation Couples have the option of attending one of the Pre-marriage programmes in the Johannesburg Archdiocese. A ministry that reaches out to families who have lost loved ones. Groups of parishioners meet to reflect and share on Scripture. Ben De Nobrega Blanket Campaign A yearly campaign which takes place prior to the onset of winter. Parishioners are encouraged to bring a blanket or sponsor one. Buckets of Love Campaign A yearly campaign where buckets are provided to parishioners who then fill them with goods for the needy at Christmas. Meetings Monthly meetings take place at the homes of the members. The food is then bought to the altar during the Presentation of Gifts. Easter Egg Campaign By bringing marshmallow eggs to weekend Masses before Easter, parishioners are encouraged to participate in providing needy children with a gift at this time. Christmas Party For the 'Golden Aged' of the parish takes place every year at the end of November. Youth Activities undertaken are numerous and varied. Spiritual activites as well as fun events are also organised. Wherever possible, they aim at helping their beneficiaries to become self-sufficient. They meet in the homes of members, once a month to pray.