First Penance and Communion
The Sacraments of First Penance and Communion are celebrated
when a child is in Year 2 or seven years old (or older).
First Penance and First Communion Information - 2022
Enrolments for 2022 close on 13 September 2022
Enrolment Forms are returned (by email or by hand) to the Parish Office.
Do not return forms to the School Office.
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The Sacrament of First Communion is given to children who have reached the age of reason,
which is accepted as seven years old, that is, when a child is in Year 2. [Canons 913, 914]
Prior to receiving First Communion,
children are to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance [Reconciliation].
In order to prepare for these Sacraments,
there is a preparation program consisting of the following:
- a parent information evening
- two classes (after school hours) in preparation for First Penance
- celebration of First Penance
- two classes (after school hours) in preparation for First Communion
Enrolments close on 13 September
Enrolment Forms may be downloaded by clicking HERE
Enrolment Forms are returned (by email or by hand) to the Parish Office.
Do not return forms to the School Office.
The program will depend on NSW Health Restrictions.
Parent Meeting Tuesday, 11 October at 7:30pm
Penance Classes 1 and 2 Tuesdays, 18 and 25 October, 3:45pm to 5pm
Sacrament of Penance Wednesday, 26 October at 7:00pm
Eucharist Classes 3 and 4 Tuesdays, 8 and 15 November, 3:45pm to 5pm
First Communion at either of the weekend Masses on ...
26 November or 27 November ... or
3/4 December ... or on any later weekend
Reconciliation Book Instructions will be emailed to those who enrol.
For information about the celebration of First Penance, click here
Parent Information for First Reconciliation will be emailed to those who enrol.
Eucharist Book Instructions will be emailed to those who enrol.
Welcome to the children who will participate fully in the Eucharist for the first time,
by receiving Holy Communion, the Body and Blood of Christ.