Sacramental Program
The Sacraments are usually undertaken with the help of the Parish primary schools.
Our sacramental program is based on the principles from the Catholic Education Office approved Sacramental Books.
Reconciliation is celebrated each year for children in Year 3. First Communion is celebrated each year for children in Year 4. Confirmation is celebrated each year for year 6 students.
School teachers and parish members will assist families to fulfill the obligation of forming their children in their faith.
Eucharist & Penance
As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion.
We are encouraged to receive Communion devoutly and frequently. In order to be properly disposed to receive Communion, participants should not be conscious of grave sin and normally should have fasted for one hour.
A person who is conscious of grave sin is not to receive the Body and Blood of the Lord without prior sacramental confession except for a grave reason where there is no opportunity for confession. In this case, the person is to be mindful of the obligation to make an act of perfect contrition, including the intention of confessing as soon as possible (canon 916).
A frequent reception of the Sacrament of Penance is encouraged for all.