Sacramental Program
Celebrations of the sacraments are not isolated events.
They take place within a process of growth in faith, from birth to adolescence.
They take place within a process of growth in faith, from birth to adolescence.
Sacramental Program - Confirmation, Communion & Penance
“As we are signed with the gift of the Spirit in Confirmation,
God brings us to the full stature of the Lord Jesus to continue his mission in the world.”
From “Christian Initiation for Children” Sacramental Policy of the Archdiocese of Brisbane
“As we are signed with the gift of the Spirit in Confirmation,
God brings us to the full stature of the Lord Jesus to continue his mission in the world.”
From “Christian Initiation for Children” Sacramental Policy of the Archdiocese of Brisbane
Parents share the journey of faith with their children from Baptism to Confirmation and full initiation with the Eucharist. As the first educators of their children, parents create the family within which children share values, learn how to pray, how to treat others, and how to live meaningful lives. Parents play an important role in helping their child understand the faith.
Discernment of a child’s readiness for the Sacraments by parents and pastor is more important than age or year level. As a guide the Archdiocesan policy suggests that
The Our Lady of Graces Sacramental Program involves parent meetings, workshops for parents and candidates (at which the whole family is welcomed), and whole of Parish celebrations.
Discernment of a child’s readiness for the Sacraments by parents and pastor is more important than age or year level. As a guide the Archdiocesan policy suggests that
- in the year when children turn 8 they are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation,
- in the year when children turn 9 they are welcomed to the Lord’s Table and receive Holy Communion for the first time.
- in the year when children turn 10 they are prepared to celebrate more fully the Sacrament of Penance.
The Our Lady of Graces Sacramental Program involves parent meetings, workshops for parents and candidates (at which the whole family is welcomed), and whole of Parish celebrations.
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM 2023
The Our Lady of Graces Sacramental Program, is a 3-year program which begins with Confirmation in the first year, First Holy Communion in the second and Penance in the third year.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION 2023
Enrolment forms are available from the parish office. Enrolments close on Tuesday 14 February 2023.
Please contact Shelly (Pastoral Associate) - phone 3398 2977 or email sc.carina@bne.catholic.net.au in regard to the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2023.
Key Dates
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE 2023
The session dates handout for Penance, in February and March 2023, has been emailed out to families of children who completed their First Holy Communion in 2022. The School Interviews Portal for Penance Preparation sessions are now open. Please refer to the handout for the links and booking codes. Please contact Shelly (Pastoral Associate) - phone 3398 2977 or email sc.carina@bne.catholic.net.au in regard to the Sacrament of Penance in February 2023.
Key Date
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2023
Enrolments are now open for First Holy Communion in 2023.
Please contact Shelly (Pastoral Associate) - phone 3398 2977 or email sc.carina@bne.catholic.net.au in regard to First Holy Communion in 2023.
Key Dates
For information on the Sacramental Program offered at Our Lady of Graces Parish, please contact Shelly (Pastoral Associate) - phone 3398 2977 or email sc.carina@bne.catholic.net.au
The Our Lady of Graces Sacramental Program, is a 3-year program which begins with Confirmation in the first year, First Holy Communion in the second and Penance in the third year.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION 2023
Enrolment forms are available from the parish office. Enrolments close on Tuesday 14 February 2023.
Please contact Shelly (Pastoral Associate) - phone 3398 2977 or email sc.carina@bne.catholic.net.au in regard to the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2023.
Key Dates
- Tuesday 7 February, 7pm - Confirmation Parent Meeting
- Tuesday 14 February - Confirmation Enrolments close
- Tuesday 23 May - Sacrament of Confirmation
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE 2023
The session dates handout for Penance, in February and March 2023, has been emailed out to families of children who completed their First Holy Communion in 2022. The School Interviews Portal for Penance Preparation sessions are now open. Please refer to the handout for the links and booking codes. Please contact Shelly (Pastoral Associate) - phone 3398 2977 or email sc.carina@bne.catholic.net.au in regard to the Sacrament of Penance in February 2023.
Key Date
- Tuesday 21 February - Penance Preparation begins
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2023
Enrolments are now open for First Holy Communion in 2023.
Please contact Shelly (Pastoral Associate) - phone 3398 2977 or email sc.carina@bne.catholic.net.au in regard to First Holy Communion in 2023.
Key Dates
- Tuesday 20 June, 7pm - 1st Communion Parent Meeting
- Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 September - First Holy Communion Masses
- Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 September - First Holy Communion Masses
For information on the Sacramental Program offered at Our Lady of Graces Parish, please contact Shelly (Pastoral Associate) - phone 3398 2977 or email sc.carina@bne.catholic.net.au
