We hope this section gives you an overview and helps you with the journey.
There are four major stages in any Sacramental Journey:
Preparation:
A period to prepare for the Sacrament
Celebration:
Liturgical
experience of
the Sacrament
Living:
Applying
and unfolding
the sacrament in life
Our hope is to encourage you to experience each of these four stages with your child in a way that deepens the richness and gift of Holy Communion for both of you. When considering Holy Communion we invite you to some conscious activities that touch each of these four stages.
Enquiry: 1. Information Evening for Parents – 1 March 7.30pm in the Parish church. Who should come? All parents
who wish their child to share in First Communion in 2012. You will
be invited to reflect on a few questions about sacraments for your
child - and some of the practicalities of First Communion in our parish. 2. Register on line before 20th March by clicking and completing the following - Many thanks to the parents and children who registered. If you still wish to be involved contact Fr Mick at the Parish centre 9520 8277 3. Enroll at a parish mass during Lent: Students
will be invited to come forward during the mass and make a pledge of
engaging with the journey of reconciliation. Parents will also pledge to
walk with their child. Parents will sign an enrolment form. Celebrations: 21st Oct 1st Communions - for children being prepared by parents with St John Bosco Primary School assistance - Masses at 11.30 am and 2.30 pm"Presentation of First Communion Certificates" 18th Nov 9.30am Mass for children being prepared by parents with parish catechist assistance. | Preparation Building family Evening – 11 Sept. 6.30pm – 7.30 pm in the Mazzarello Hall. Retreat day; Dates to be set. 9am to 3 pm. in the New Primary School Hall ‘Sacramental Focus Sessions’ for children: - Attend classes either through catechists or St John Bosco primary school teachers. PREPARATION LESSONS FOR THOSE BE SUPPORTED BY PARISH CATECHISTS for FIRST COMMUNION. 2011 PRACTICE AFTERNOON On Friday 16th Nov from 4pm - 6.00pm at the Parish Church. FIRST COMMUNION DAY "Presentation of First Communion Certificates" Thanksgiving mass for all the Sacraments - |