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 2022. 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 25 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, 3 May at 7:00pm | |
| Commitment Masses | Saturday / Sunday, 7-8 May | |
| Classes for Parish Students | Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30pm 12, 19 and 26 May, 2, 9 and 16 June. |
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| Sacrament of First Reconciliation | Tuesday, 21 June at 7:00pm |
First Communion (Grade 3 children)
| Enrolment for Sacrament | Register to enrol your child. |
| Parent Information Night | Tuesday, 26 April at 7:00pm |
| Commitment Masses | Saturday / Sunday 16-17 July |
| Classes for Parish Students | Thursdays 4:30 – 5:30pm 21, 28 July, 4, 11, 18 and 25 August. |
| Retreat Day | Wednesday 24 August, 9:00am-3:00pm |
| Sacrament of First Communion | All masses on Weekends of 27/28 August and 3/4 September. |
Confirmation (Grade 6 children)
| Enrolment for Sacrament | Enrolments closed. Send me a reminder when the 2023 program enrolments open. |
| Parent Information Night | Tuesday, 15 March at 7:00pm |
| Commitment Masses | Saturday / Sunday 19-20 March |
| Classes for Parish Students | Wednesdays 4:30 – 5:30pm 23 and 30 March, 6 and 27 April, 4 and 11 May. |
| Retreat Day | Friday 20 May, 9:00am-3:00pm |
| Sacrament of Confirmation | Wednesday 25 May at 7:00pm |
