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 2019. 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, 7 May at 7:00pm | |
| Commitment Masses | Saturday / Sunday, 18/19 May | |
| Classes for Parish Students | Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30pm 9, 16, 23 & 30 May, 6 & 13 June. |
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| Sacrament of First Reconciliation | Tuesday, 18 June at 7:00pm |
First Communion (Grade 3 children)
| Enrolment for Sacrament | Register to enrol your child. |
| Parent Information Night | Tuesday, 7 May at 7:00pm |
| Commitment Masses | Saturday / Sunday 20/21 July |
| Classes for Parish Students | Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30pm 18 & 25 July, 1, 8, 15 & 22 August. |
| Retreat Day | Friday 23 August, 9:00am-3:00pm |
| Sacrament of First Communion | 10am Mass on Sundays 25 August and 1, 8 & 15 September. |
Confirmation (Grade 6 children)
| Enrolment for Sacrament | Register to enrol your child. |
| Parent Information Night | Tuesday, 12 March at 7:00pm |
| Commitment Masses | Saturday / Sunday 16/17 March |
| Classes for Parish Students | Wednesdays 4:30 – 5:30pm 20 & 27 March, 1, 8, 15 & 22 May. |
| Retreat Day | Friday 24 May, 9:00am-3:00pm |
| Sacrament of Confirmation | Wednesday 29 May at 7:00pm |
St. Joseph's Parish School