First Holy Communion and Confirmation

First of all
• The child has already completed the Sacrament of First Reconciliation.
• One parent is a Catholic and both parents are agreeable to the celebration. • A baptism certificate for the child is available.

Next
• The parish prepares 3 times a year. Families decide which programme.
• A parent attends an INFORMATION EVENING at Stella Maris church.
• Children do not attend this information evening.
• Families are divided into groups of 4 or 5 adults and children.
• There are 5 meetings in a home of one of the families in the group.
• A Group Leader is chosen.

Then
• The sacrament of Confirmation PRECEDES First Holy Communion.
   (It usually takes place on the Friday evening at Stella Maris church).
• First Holy Communion is given that same week end.
• The family chooses among the various parish week end Masses.

If
In some dioceses of Australia Confirmation is delayed until around Grade 7.
If you have recently arrived here, and are not sure why things appear to be different, we will explain the 'whys' and 'whens' at the INFORMATION EVENING.

If you intend to take part in a programme listed below please contact the Parish Office so that we know in advance you will be attending.

2010 Dates

Information and Enrolment Nights: 

• Mon 19th April 7pm
• Mon 19th July 7pm
• Tues 5 October 7pm

Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation:

June, August and November. 2010 dates to be advised. 

Celebration of First Holy Communion: the weekend parish Mass of your choice following Confirmation. (It is also acceptable to postpone the First Communion to the following week ends).