First Reconciliation
Information Session (for parents)
Two Options - 12th August at 4pm or 7pm.
This session is for parents. (Children can be present but you need to keep them occupied with a book or game.)
Venue: St John Bosco Parish Centre - 50 Waratah Road, Engadine
Enrolment Mass (Parents and Children)
Two Options - 24th August at either 9:30am or 5pm Mass - during these masses you will also book your date for first reconciliation.
As part of 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's confirmation written down on a piece of paper or card to give to them during the Mass.
Focus Mass (Parents and Children)
There will be a Focus Mass to help your child journey towards their First Reconciliation.
Sunday 7th of September at 9:30am or 5pm Mass.
St John Bosco Catholic Church, Engadine
State School Supplement
For children not attending a St John Bosco Primary, we are also providing four preparation sessions to cover what is normally done in the Catholic School Curriculum.
Sunday 14th of September at 4pm
Sunday 21st of September at 4pm
Sunday 19th October at 4pm
Sunday 26th October at 4pm
Venue: St John Bosco Parish Centre, 50 Waratah Rd, Engadine NSW 2233
Practice
For those who would like to prepare and become familiar with the process before the day, we are offering a practice session.
Two Options - Friday 7th of November at 4pm or 7pm
Venue: St John Bosco Parish Centre, 50 Waratah Rd, Engadine NSW 2233
Sacrament of Reconciliation Ceremony
We will offer three sessions for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. (You will register for your preferred session at the enrolment Masses on the 24th of August)
11th November 4pm
12th November 7pm
13th November 4pm
St John Bosco Church, Engadine
Celebration Masses
Children will be presented with their certificates at a special celebration Mass:
Sunday the 30th of November at either 9:30am or 5pm.
St John Bosco Church, Engadine.
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.
Our Sacramental Journey begins here so lets find out what is all means.
Need help?
Email - boscosacraments@gmail.com
Dear Parents and carers,
Please take some time to go through the two videos below with your child and have a little discussion as they prepare for their 1st Reconciliation Ceremony.