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 2022
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
Enrolments are now open for the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2022.
For an enrolment form, please contact Shelly (Pastoral Associate) - phone 3398 2977 or email sc.carina@bne.catholic.net.au
Key Dates
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Please contact the Parish Office for February & March 2022 preparation sessions. Preparation sessions begin on Thursday 10 February.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Please contact the Parish Office to be placed on a list, so as to be informed of the 2022 Preparation Sessions.
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
Enrolments are now open for the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2022.
For an enrolment form, please contact Shelly (Pastoral Associate) - phone 3398 2977 or email sc.carina@bne.catholic.net.au
Key Dates
- Tuesday 22 February, 7pm - Confirmation Parent Meeting
- Tuesday 1 March - Confirmation Enrolments close
- Family Activity sessions begin from mid-March onwards
- Tuesday 31 May - Sacrament of Confirmation
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Please contact the Parish Office for February & March 2022 preparation sessions. Preparation sessions begin on Thursday 10 February.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
- Tuesday 21 June - 1st Communion Parent Meeting
- Family Sessions begin from mid-July onwards
- Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 September - First Holy Communion Masses
- Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 September - First Holy Communion Masses
Please contact the Parish Office to be placed on a list, so as to be informed of the 2022 Preparation Sessions.
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
