The Journey of the Sacraments
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Baptism
Infants are baptised at the request of their parents, usually in the first year of life and in their home parish. At least one parent should be Catholic.
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Confirmation
In the year when children turn eight (Year Three), they are sealed with gift of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation administered by the Bishop or his delegate.
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First Communion
In the year when the children turn nine (Year Four), they are welcomed to the Lord’s Table and receive Holy Communion (Eucharist) for the first time. This is the climax of their Christian Initiation. A simple celebration of the second rite of the Sacrament of Penance is included as part of the preparation for First Communion.
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Penance
In the year when children turn ten (Year Five), they are prepared to celebrate more fully the Sacrament of Penance with individual confession and absolution (first rite of the Sacrament of Penance).
Preparing your child for Sacraments of Initiation
Preparing your child for Sacraments of Initiation
It is the duty of parents and the Parish to offer children prayerful and practical help to celebrate the sacraments with proper devotion and to form them in the rituals of receiving the sacraments. Parishes work with families to help parents prepare their children to grow in their friendship with Jesus and their connection to the Church community.
Following are documents containing information about our Sacramental Programs, the groupings and sessions time tables for Good Samaritan Parish and St John the Baptist Parish.
We also provide dates opening and closing dates for online registration:
Volunteers neded
Can you give one to two hours to assist our children on their Sacramental Journey? We need your help with:
Setup and pack up for the sessions.
Mark off the children’s names and mark workbooks.
Assist with the morning/afternoon tea.
Help out with activities in the sessions.
Help ensure that the Mass celebrations run smoothly.
Pick your job and enlist now by signing up at Volunteer Spot
Contact the Parish Office kbcc@bne.catholic.net.au or contact our Pastoral Coordinator at pc.kbcc@bne.catholic.net.au
For more information about receiving the Sacraments visit Flame of Faith.
Also for your information Archdiocesan Policy on Christian Initiation for Children.