RE News
Sacraments
Reconciliation
This coming Friday all children in Year 3 and those children who have prepared for the Sacrament of Reconciliation will participate in a Retreat Day to be held in the Parish Centre. The students who have undertaken the preparation will have the opportunity to make the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the retreat in the church with parents welcome to be present. The students making the Sacrament will receive their certificate and share a celebratory cupcake during the retreat.
First Holy Communion
Formation for First Holy Communion will be a home-based program. Children who are enrolled will bring home the formation materials this week. Families can choose when to do the sessions and are welcome to join with other families to share the experience. The Retreat Day will be held in the Parish Centre before the Sacrament on Friday 11 September. The Sacrament date is Sunday 13 September with separate masses as required with numbers.
Confirmation
Formation for The Sacrament of Confirmation will be a home-based program. There will be formation for both children and parents. Families can choose when to do the sessions and are welcome to join with other families to share the experience. A Retreat Day will be held in the Parish Centre before the Sacrament on a date to be confirmed. The Sacrament date is Sunday 1 November with separate masses as required with numbers.
Melanie Stratford
Religious Education Coordinator