SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMMES for CHILDREN

The preparation of children for the Sacraments of Reconciliation (Confession), Confirmation and First Eucharist (Holy Communion) is a parish based and family centred process, here at Holy Spirit Parish.

We encourage and nurture parents in the preparation of their children through small Home Groups. At these sessions, parents are encouraged to share their faith with their children and other members of the group. This is an excellent way for the children to see Christ’s love alive and working through each one of us.

At present most children will prepare for and receive First Reconciliation toward the end of Year 2. Preparation for Confirmation and First Eucharist will take place when the children are in Year 3. The Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist are prepared during the same programme. First Eucharist and Confirmation are celebrated at the same Mass.

The dates for year 2008 Parents Information Meetings are :

Parents Meeting in Preparation for Confirmation & First Eucharist 2008
(this meeting is for parents of children already enrollled)
Tuesday, 4^th March at 7.30 pm
or Wednesday, 5^th March at 10.00 am

Parents Information Session for the Sacraments of Initiation (Reconciliation 2008, Confirmation and First Eucharist 2009)
(at this meeting our Sacramental program will be explained and parents are given the opportunity to enroll their children in the program for Reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist.)
Tuesday August 5 at 7:30pm
or Wednesday August 6 at 10:00am.

Parents Meeting in preparation for First Reconciliation 2008
Tuesday September 2 at 7:30pm
or Wednesday September 3 at 10:00am

For further enquiries please contact the co-ordinator, Sue Andruskin, at the Parish Office on 9670-8222 or Sue@holyspiritstclair.com.au

Children over the age of 7 or so, who are seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist would normally participate in a special process, called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Children. (R.C.I.C.)

Adults who are seeking full communion with the Catholic Church are involved in a process called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. (R.C.I.A.)