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 4th February at 5pm-6pm at St Gregory the Great Parish 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.
Commitment Mass
All children preparing for the Sacraments of Eucharist will make their commitment as candidates at Mass on Sunday 23rd February at 5pm at St Gregory’s Parish Church.
Preparation Classes
(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: 5pm- 6pm at St Gregory the Great School- Parish Room
Dates: Tues April 22,29, May 6, 13, rehearsal on Sunday May 25 at 5pm Mass and Final Preparation on Tuesday May 27th at 5-6pm
Celebration of the Sacrament of Eucharist
Sunday June 1st at 5pm Mass in St Gregory the Great Parish 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
$100 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.