Confirmation
Expressions of interest are now being accepted via the online 'Expression of Interest' form. This form does not officially enroll your child into the Confirmation Programme. To officially enroll your child, you will need to attend the Information and Enrolment evening on Tuesday 6 August 2024 at 7pm in the Parish Centre at 239-243 The Entrance Rd, The Entrance. For more information, please download and read the Confirmation 2024 Information Flyer.
The Sacrament of Confirmation completes Baptism. The process of preparing for Confirmation involves accepting Jesus’ invitation to “Come and see” (Jn 1:39). It summons children and their parents to join others on the spiritual journey that began at Baptism. It challenges them to listen more closely to the Spirit, received at Baptism, as they hear again Jesus’ message and the call to discipleship. It invites them to recall the meaning of their Baptism and to re-form attitudes and values in the light of their own story, the story of God in scripture and the Church.
Confirmations are held once a year, with the Bishop conferring the Sacrament. Children in Year 3 and above and who are Baptised Catholic are invited to participate in a programme to prepare for the Sacrament. It involves four 1 hour group sessions held in the parish centre of the Church complex. A parent or carer attends with the child, as their primary teacher, guided by our Pastoral Associate and Group Leaders. Workbooks are provided with activities included. In the last week the children have an Enrichment Day at the parish, with lessons and practices to finalise their preparations. The ceremony date for the Sacrament is set by the Bishop and not the Parish. in 2024 the Ceremony will be held on Friday 15 November at 7pm.
For more information please contact:
The Parish Office 4332 2216 or email Colleen Smith our Pastoral Associate