Sacramental Programmes for Children

In the Diocese of Broken Bay the order of reception of the Sacraments is: Baptism, Confirmation, First Reconciliation and Eucharist (Holy Communion).

Sacrament preparation programs in the Diocese of Broken Bay are family based/parish supported programmes. They are structured in such a way that parents and children spend quality time with each other throughout the programme.

The preparation sessions will be facilitated by members of our Parish sacramental team. Our facilitators will assist your child by providing reading material, a workbook and assist you and your child to prepare worthily to receive the sacraments.

If there are any extenuating circumstances, regarding times and dates, please make an appointment to see the Parish Priest no later than one week prior to the first Parent Information and Enrolment session. Alternative arrangements will need to be made in case of missing any of the preparation sessions.

Important Information

The dates for sacramental programmes for children in 2026 will be published at the beginning of the year:

• Confirmation: August 2026

• Reconciliation: September 2026

• First Communion: October 2026

It is important to note that preparation for the sacraments in this parish commences with the Parent Information and Enrolment session for each sacrament. Attendance to the Parent Information Session is compulsory.

At least one parent, or legal guardian, is required to attend the Parent Information and Enrolment session.

The Sacrament of Confirmation (cut-off date: TBC August 2026)

Open to baptized children in Year 3 or above

Parent Information and Enrolment Night

(TBC) August 2026, 7 - 8pm

Preparation Classes

Option A (5 - 6pm)

Class 1 – (TBC) August

Class 2 – (TBC) August

Option B (7 - 8pm)

Class 1 –  (TBC) August

Class 2 –  (TBC) August

Rehearsal

(TBC) August 2026, 5pm

Celebration of Sacrament

(TBC) August 2026, [time]

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Open to confirmed children in year 4 or above

Parent Information and Enrolment Night

(TBC) August 2026, 7 - 8pm

Preparation Classes

Option A (5 - 6pm)

Class 1 – (TBC) August

Class 2 –  (TBC) September

Option B (7 - 8pm)

Class 1 –  (TBC) August

Class 2 –  (TBC) September

Celebration of Sacrament

(TBC) September 2026, 5pm

The Sacrament of First Communion

Open to confirmed and reconciled children in Year 4 or above

Parent Information and Enrolment Night

(TBC) August 2026, 7 - 8pm

Preparation Classes

Option A (5 - 6pm)

Class 1 – (TBC) September

Class 2 –  (TBC) September

Option B (7 - 8pm)

Class 1 –  (TBC) September

Class 2 –  (TBC) September

Rehearsal

(TBC) September 2026, 5pm

Celebration of Sacrament

(TBC) September 2026, [time]