The Program
To assist you in preparing your child to celebrate the Sacrament of Eucharist for the first time we offer the following program:
General Information session
Tuesday 17th February at 4.30pm- 5.30pm at the Parish Room, St Gregory the Great Church.
This session is for all children preparing for any of the Sacraments and their parents. This will also include specific information and the first part of preparation for Reconciliation.
Preparation Classes and Commitment Mass
(For children not attending Our Parish School)
All children will attend six catechist classes with at least one parent. Children should bring the Family Activity booklet and a pencil case to each session.
Tuesdays: 4.30pm- 5.30pm at St Gregory the Great School- Parish Room
Dates: Tuesday, 21 July, 11 Aug, 18 Aug ,
Sunday, 2 Aug at 5pm Mass
Sunday, 16 Aug at 5PM
Commitment Mass and workshop on Thursday July 30th – 6.30- 8pm at St Kevin’s Parish Church.
Celebration of the Sacrament of Eucharist
Celebration of Eucharist Sun August 23rd – 5pm Mass with St Gregory’s School at St Gregory the Great Church
Dress: There is no set dress. Please dress children in a way that denotes this as a special Sacramental celebration.
Photography / Videos: To respect the sacred nature of both the Liturgy and the Sacrament the use of mobile phones, cameras and videos during the celebration is not permitted.
Age of Candidate
Normally Grade 3 and above. All candidates must be baptised and have evidence of their Baptism.
Catechetical Fees
$120 per child per Sacramental program. This fee assists in covering costs of running the program, materials provided, certificates, administration etc. Please include fee with the registration form and Baptismal Certificate.