The Reception of Sacraments at St. Joseph’s Parish
Two programs will be offered to prepare children for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion or Confirmation in 2020. Each program provides theological, scriptural and catechetical input to assist the children to grow in faith as they prepare to receive these sacraments.
- School Sacramental Program at St Joseph’s School, is provided as part of the school’s religious education program.
- After-School Sacramental Program for students who attend other schools. Due to limited space only 20 children can participate in the after-school program for each of the three sacraments. A fee of $60.00 is charged to cover the cost of resources and tuition. Families wishing to present their children for First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation, are asked to make a commitment to the entire program (see the relevant dates below). If you are unable to do so, we request that you wait until these sacraments are offered in a future year.
If your child does not live within the parish boundaries, then a letter of permission from the Parish Priest where you live (or a copy of same) is to be forwarded to the Program Administrator / Catechist. Priority for enrolment will be given to children who live within the parish boundaries.
First Reconciliation (Grade 3 children)
| Enrolment for Sacrament | Register to enrol your child. | |
| Parent Information Night | Tuesday, 28 April at 7:00pm | |
| Commitment Masses | Saturday / Sunday, 2-3 May | |
| Classes for Parish Students | Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30pm 7, 14, 21, 28 May, 4 & 11 June. |
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| Sacrament of First Reconciliation | Tuesday, 16 June at 7:00pm |
First Communion (Grade 3 children)
| Enrolment for Sacrament | Register to enrol your child. |
| Parent Information Night | Tuesday, 28 April at 7:00pm |
| Commitment Masses | Saturday / Sunday 11-12 July |
| Classes for Parish Students | Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30pm 16, 23 and 30 July, 6, 13 and 20 August. |
| Retreat Day | Wednesday 19 August, 9:00am-3:00pm |
| Sacrament of First Communion | 10am Mass on Sundays 23 and 30 August and 6 and 13 September. |
Confirmation (Grade 6 children)
| Enrolment for Sacrament | Register to enrol your child. |
| Parent Information Night | Tuesday, 17 March at 7:00pm |
| Commitment Masses | Saturday / Sunday 21-22 March |
| Classes for Parish Students | Wednesdays 4:30 – 5:30pm 25 March, 15, 22 and 29 April, 6 and 13 May. |
| Retreat Day | Friday 22 May, 9:00am-3:00pm |
| Sacrament of Confirmation | Wednesday 3 June at 7:00pm |
St. Joseph's Parish School