RECONCILIATION - 2010

November 07, 14, 21, 28 (Sundays) - Formation for Children (parents/ caregivers in attendance) is at 9.40 – 10.25 a.m. St Mary’s School, either after the 8.30a.m Mass or before the 10.30 a.m. Mass.

November 14 (Sunday) - Presentation of the children to the community and signing of the children will be at the 8.30am and 10.30am Masses (You may come to which ever mass is convenient for you.) Fr Craig will invite both you and your child to come forward for the signing.

Dates to  be advised later - The practice for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament which will be celebrated at St Mary’s Church. 

CONFIRMATION - 2011

April 3, 10, 17, 24 (Sundays) - Formation for Children (parents/ caregivers in attendance) is at 9.40 – 10.25 a.m. St Mary’s School.

June 23  (Thursday) - The practice for Confirmation in the Church.

June 24 (Friday) - The Sacrament of Confirmation to be celebrated at St Mary’s Church (celebration afterwards in parish hall).

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION - 2011

May 29, June 5, 12 & 19 (Sundays) - Formation for Children (parents/ caregivers in attendance) is at 9.40 – 10.25 a.m. St Mary’s School.

June 23 (Thursday) - Practice for First Holy Communion.

June 25 (Saturday) / June 26 (Sunday) - First Holy Communion will be celebrated at St Mary’s Church either on the Vigil 5.30pm Mass or the Sunday 8.30am / 10.30am Mass.

2010/11 Sacramental Programme      

     We hope this journey towards the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and Holy Communion will be a time for you and your children to enrich your faith formation. We have expectations that parents, and hopefully families, will actively involve themselves in the children’s preparation and help to make the whole process a real expression of community welcoming and belonging.

Aims and Expectations

• There are four classes for each sacrament. Reconciliation will run over the month of November, Confirmation will be held in April 2011 and Holy Communion will run over the month of May/June 2011. It is essential that you attend all four classes for each sacrament. You need to contact the parish office if your child is ill.

• The classes start promptly at 9.40 am to 10.25am at St Mary’s school. This allows you to attend either the 8.30am mass or 10.30am mass.

• It is compulsory that both parents and children attend the class. Full participation is encouraged.

• There will be a family work book for each sacrament– we ask you to work through it with your child, spending time doing the homework activities.

• There will be an additional practice for each sacrament, it is essential that you attend these practices. – Please see the programme sheet for the dates.

• There are two compulsory adult formation afternoons for this programme. The first one will be held on Saturday 9 October at 1.30pm. This will look at the sacramental of reconciliation. In March 2011 there will be a session on the liturgy of the Mass

• The total cost of the sacramental programme is $40 ( This includes resources and a levy fee for the photographer)
  

We look forward to journeying with you and your child as they prepare for the sacraments.