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At Confirmation, we are sealed with gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit, who strengthens and guides our faith.
Our Sacramental Journey begins here so lets find out what is all means.
Information Session (for parents and child to be confirmed)
Information Session (for parents and child to be confirmed)
Two options : Wednesday 25th of March at 4pm or 7pm
This session is the first step for the parents and their children receiving the sacrament of Confirmation.
Venue: St John Bosco Parish Centre - 50 Waratah Road, Engadine.
Enrolment Meeting with Parish Priest (both parents and the child)
Enrolment Meeting with Parish Priest (both parents and the child)
The next step of your Confirmation journey is to meet with our Parish Priest. This will be an opportunity for you to officially enrol for Confirmation and to ask any questions you may have about the sacrament. It is important for both parents and child to attend this meeting and we have made a variety of meeting times available to suit your family schedule.
(This meeting can be booked in before or after the information session. Meetings can be booked up to twenty days in advance and we will keep meetings available until the end of May).
Enrolment meetings calendar will be open after the Information Session.
Commissioning Mass (Parents and Children)
Commissioning Mass (Parents and Children)
A special Mass where we will acknowledge and involve the children during the liturgy as they begin their Confirmation journey:
3rd May at 9:30am or 5pm Mass.
During the mass you will be invited to share with your child the following ritual - click to see
Be sure to bring your HOPE for your child around the Sacrament on a piece of paper or card.
St John Bosco Catholic Church, Engadine
Confirmation Sessions
Confirmation Sessions
There are two formation sessions to help prepare for Confirmation. Children and Parents are expected to attend both sessions, and Godparents are also encouraged to attend:
Session 1 - 20th of June (5pm-7pm) or 21st of June (4pm-6pm).
Session 2 - 25th of July (5pm-7pm) or 26th of July (5pm-7pm).
A session for parents/godparents will run concurrently with a separate kids session. Both sessions will start with Mass and conclude with a session in the Parish Centre.
State School Supplement
State School Supplement
For children not attending a St John Bosco Primary, we are also providing two preparation sessions to cover what is normally done in the Catholic School Curriculum.
3rd June - 4pm
15th July - 4pm
Venue: St John Bosco Parish Centre, 50 Waratah Rd, Engadine NSW 2233
Focus Mass
Focus Mass
A special Mass that will have a focus on our Confirmation candidates.
8th August at the 9.30am or 5pm Mass.
St John Bosco Catholic Church, Engadine
Practice for Confirmation
Practice for Confirmation
There will be a practice session to help prepare for your Confirmation day.
TBC - Two options: 19th Aug at 4 pm or 7 pm
Sacrament of Confirmation Ceremony
Sacrament of Confirmation Ceremony
Friday 21st Aug - 7 pm
Tuesday 25th Aug - 7 pm
Friday 28th Aug - 7 pm
As we progress in the programe you will receive the link to book your preferred ceremony date.
Celebration Mass
Celebration Mass
Children will be presented with their certificates at a special celebration Mass:
Sunday the 13th of September at either 9:30am or 5pm on Sunday.
St John Bosco Church, Engadine
Confirmation Sash (Stole)
Confirmation Sash (Stole)
You have two options for a Confirmation Sash (stole):
Make Your Own – The parish provides materials and instructions if you choose to create your own sash.
Purchase Online – Personalised Confirmation Stoles
Personalised Confirmation stoles (sashes) are available for purchase through Sacramental Stoles.
Price: Starting at $24 (plus delivery) Shipping Costs (Weight: 33g per stole, as of 13/03/2025): Express Post: $9.50 Regular Post (with tracking): $7.00
Product Details:
Product Name: Confirmation Stole (Personalised Style 4, Red) Product Code: CON-1flame-VERT-RED
Size Options: 1.5 meters or 2 meters (+$0.50)
If these sizes do not meet your needs, please select either size and then provide your requested size under "Special Instructions".
Important Information:
An external provider supplies these stoles. The parish is not responsible for the quality, delivery times, changes in shipping costs, or any issues related to your order.
View Samples: The parish has purchased one of each size and both colour options for you to view at the Parish Centre, Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM.
Your Contribution
Your Contribution
We ask families to make a $50 contribution (per family/per year) towards the cost of our Sacramental program. You can do this via our online donations page.
What's Next? - Living and Growing with the Faith Community
What's Next? - Living and Growing with the Faith Community
Remember our life as Catholics is living according to the faith and tradition received from the apostles of Jesus. It is accepting Jesus as Son of God and Son of Man, risen from the dead and is present in our life today; it is celebrating Him in the sacred traditions of the sacraments with the community, particularly the Holy Eucharist on Sundays; it is listening to God speaking through the Scriptures and the teachings of the Church; and living our lives guided by the moral and ethical teachings on love and relationship, respecting life and its dignity, ensuring justice, and being charitable to those most in need. This is the faith of the Church we want live and the children to grow up with.
It means also staying connected to your parish, our faith community and celebrating together every weekend the Eucharist. Bring your children to the church, even if they are a bit noisy or restless. Keep this as a priority and let us all grow united in faith and love.
Children are welcome at all Masses before and after their baptism. Kiddies have a Corner at the back of the Engadine church, offering more space and boxes of books for your children to enjoy. There is Children's Liturgy on Sundays of School term at 9.30am for children of school age. Help children who have received holy communion to attend the whole Mass. For teens and older children our Youth Mass is every Sunday evening at 5pm at Engadine.
We also encourage you to connect to one of our Parish Groups and become involved in our faith community.
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