PARISH INFANT BAPTISM

Our parish treasures our baptismal families and look forward to celebrating with you. We are aware of the demands of young children and have provided as much information as possible so that you are able to prepare for your baby’s Baptism without the need to visit the parish office too often.
Much of the administration is able to be completed by booking through the Trybooking link below.

You are expected to book and attend one Preparation Meeting, held monthly, at which you are given information about the sacrament and what will happen at the Baptism. There is a donation of $100 and a small booking fee required to cover all costs. At the preparation meeting you will be given an information envelope, the candle and stole.
At this preparation meeting you will be able to book and confirm your Baby’s Baptism date as well as a date just prior to the Baptism when we ask you to come along to any of the Parish Masses to celebrate a Welcoming Rite. Your Baby’s Sponsors are welcome to attend too.
Sponsor or Sponsors you choose are those who would support you in your child’s faith development and maturity, those who appreciate the privilege and responsibility of being chosen as a Sponsor. Sponsors are a baptised Catholic, one male, one female and over the age of 16yrs.

You are very welcome to call or come into the parish office during the hours of 9am to 1pm Monday to Thursday and 9am – 5pm Friday.
We look forward to meeting you, your little one and family.

PARISH SCHOOL AGE CHILDRENS’ SACRAMENTS

Children who have not completed their sacraments are able to do so through our catholic schools. If your child attends one of the local government schools, our parish has an out of school catechist program, OSPREY (Other Schools Preparation of Religious Education) which prepares children to celebrate their sacraments. A donation will be required when you book for the sacrament preparation which will assist in employing a catholic primary school teacher. The program will require the commitment of both the child and family as faith always is nurtured firstly through family relationships.
This year (2023) the office has introduced the system of Trybooking to simplify the booking and improve the communication of the program.

Inquirers are welcome to call the parish office for further information.

CONFIRMATION

Confirmation, the final Sacrament of Initiation, is usually celebrated in Year 6. The celebration is held at St Patrick’s Cathedral May 21st.
The Information and Registration evening will be held at the Parish Centre on February 27th at 6.30pm. The meeting will take no more than 45 minutes. The preparation and Sacrament details will be discussed. The children (candidates as they are known) are not required to attend but are very welcome.
The three preparation sessions, which will be held on Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm, are compact and the need for commitment to attend is essential. There is a Reflection Day planned for all the Candidates and a Family Faith Night also.
The donation for Confirmation is $75
Much of the administration is able to be completed by booking through the Trybooking link below.
Once you have booked through the Trybooking system you will be contacted by the parish office via email. All the dates will be given to you but you are welcome to call the office Monday to Thursday 9 – 1pm or Friday 9am – 5pm. Inquiry emails are also always welcome.
We look forward to preparing your child with you this year.

FIRST EUCHARIST

The Sacrament of First Eucharist (or First Holy Communion as sometimes known) will be celebrated during July. Children usually prepare and celebrate during Year 4 or 5.
The paration consists of three sessions at which both the child and a parent or guardian is expected to attend. These sessions are held on a Wednesday evening at 6.30pm in the Parish Centre. A Family Faith Night is planned for July, with a guest speaker.
The Sacrament of First Eucharist will be celebrated in July.
The information and registration night is planned for May 1st at 6.30pm in the Parish Centre. This meeting will outline the details of the preparation and celebration. It should take no more than 45 mins. There is no need to bring your child on that night but they are very welcome to come along too.
The donation for First Eucharist preparation and celebration is $60.
Much of the administration is able to be completed by booking through the Trybooking link below.
Once you have booked through the Trybooking system you will be contacted by the parish office via email. All the dates will be given to you but you are welcome to call the office Monday to Thursday 9am – 1pm or Friday 9am – 5pm. Inquiry emails are also always welcome.
We look forward to preparing your child with you this year.

RECONCILIATION

Reconciliation is usually celebrated in Year 3 or 4. The preparation consists of five sessions at which both the child and a parent or guardian is expected to attend. A Family Faith Night is planned for August, with a guest speaker.
These sessions are held on a Sunday morning with the Sacrament being celebrated in September.
The donation for the preparation and celebration for Reconciliation is $85.
Much of the administration is able to be completed by booking through the Trybooking link below.
Once you have booked through the Trybooking system you will be contacted by the parish office via email. All the dates will be given to you but you are welcome to call the office Monday to Thursday 9am – 1pm or Friday 9am – 5pm. Inquiry emails are also always welcome.
The information and registration night is planned for March 27 at 6.30pm in the Parish Centre. This meeting will outline the details of the preparation and celebration. It should take no more than 45 mins. There is no need to bring your child on that night but they are very welcome to come along too.
We look forward to preparing your child with you this year.

PARISH ADULT SACRAMENTS

Our parish welcomes adults who may be interested in exploring the catholic faith through the process of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Inquirers are welcome to call the parish office for further information.