We welcome you and your child into the life of our Parish through the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. These Sacraments of Initiation are a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to renew their faith; to discover God who is present in all we do.
Children receive their most important example of faith through you, their parents. Through your words, actions, and involvement in parish life, they learn what it means to be part of a faith community. You are the first teacher of your child’s faith. In their preparation for the sacraments we believe in the shared responsibility of family, the parish and school community.
What do I need to do to prepare?
- Attend the Parent Preparation Session on Tuesday 12 November 2024 at 6:00pm.
- Attend the relevant information session for the Sacrament. These sessions provide important details about your child’s preparation for the Sacrament.
- Be actively involved in the parish community through regular attendance at Mass each weekend.
- Students attending Holy Spirit, Good Shepherd or Mother Teresa Primary Schools – preparation will be provided by you at home and supported by their classroom learning. Enrolment letters will be sent home with your child in late 2024 or you will receive notification via Compass. Please contact the School Sacramental Officer Mel Unwin
- Young people attending any other school – preparation will be provided by you at home as well as classes provided by the Parish. These classes will be held on Sunday afternoons from 3:45pm to 4:45pm during the school term. Expression of Interest for children attending other schools
The Sacraments are typically celebrated in the following grades however if children have missed any, they can contact the relevant Sacramental Coordinator to catch up.
- Year 3 – Reconciliation
- Year 4 – Holy Communion
- Year 6 – Confirmation
Sacrament of Reconciliation 2025
- Parent Information Sessions – Tuesday 18 February 2025 at 1:00pm or 6:00pm
- Enrolment and Commitment Masses – All Masses on 22-23 February 2025
- Parish Preparation Classes – Sundays at 3:45pm-4:45pm – 2 March, 9 March
- Celebration of First Reconciliation: Parish Program – 16 March 2025
- Celebration of First Reconciliation: Parish Catholic Schools – 18-20 March 2025
Sacrament Confirmation 2025
- Parent and Child Information Sessions – 25 March 2025 at 1:00pm and 6:00pm
- Enrolment and Commitment Masses – All Masses on 29-30 March 2025
- Parish Preparation Classes – Sundays at 3:45pm-4:45pm – 6 April, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 June
- Spirit Day (for Parish Catholic Schools only): Friday 6 June 2025
- Celebration of Confirmation – June 2025 (dates to be confirmed)
Sacrament of First Holy Communion 2025
- Parent and Child Information Sessions – Tuesday 24 June 2025 at 1:00pm and 6:00pm
- Enrolment and Commitment Masses – All Masses on 28-29 June 2025
- Parish Preparation Classes – Sundays at 3:45pm-4:45pm – 27 July, 3 August, 10 August, 17 August, 24 August, 31 August
- Celebration of First Holy Communion: Weekends of 13-14 September and 20-21 September
Enquiries
- For students attending Good Shepherd, Holy Spirit of Mother Teresa Primary Schools please contact Sacramental Coordinator Mel Unwin.
- For students NOT attending one of the Parish Catholic schools, please contact Theivani in the Parish Office.
Expressions of Interest
To keep up to date about dates and information about the Sacramental Programs, please complete the following form:
Expressions of Interest for Children’s Sacramental Program
If for whatever reason, you feel that your child is not ready to take this next step in their faith development, or that you are unable to find the time to commit to their preparation, then we encourage you to leave this commitment for another time when your child is older. Sacraments can be received at any age.
If you have any queries, please contact Theivani in the Parish Office.
