First Holy Communion Sacrament Information and Commitment Masses
Category: Eucharist
Sacramental Program–Enrolment Forms 2019
Just a reminder to parents of children who are receiving a Sacrament in 2019 that the Sacramental Enrolment Forms will be available from the Church Foyer from this weekend.
The completed forms are to be brought to a Commitment Mass on the weekends of 9th and 10th, and the 16th and 17th March, at the 6.30pm, 7.15am, 9am and 5pm Masses. Attendance at one of these Commitment Masses is part of your families commitment to the Sacramental Program.
Please see below for the Sacramental dates for 2019.
Please note there have been some changes to these dates and times.
Any questions please contact me at school or Lyn Harkins, the Sacramental Program Co-ordinator at lharkins@iinet.net.au.
Stuart Munro
Sacramental Program–Enrolment Forms
Just a reminder to parents of children who are receiving a Sacrament in 2018 that the Sacramental Enrolment Forms are now available from the Church Foyer.
The completed forms are to be brought to a Commitment Mass on the weekends of 17th & 18th, and the 24th & 25th February, at the 6.30pm, 7.15am, 9am and 5pm Masses. Attendance at one of these Commitment Masses is part of your families commitment to the Sacramental Program.
Further details are on the noticeboard in the Church Foyer.
Any questions please contact me at school or Lyn Harkins, the Sacramental Program Co-ordinator at lharkins@iinet.net.au.
Stuart Munro
Sacramental Dates for 2017
Please note that there may be changes.
St Emilie’s Parish 2017 Sacramental Program Enrolments
I am pleased to inform parents who have children making either 1st Reconciliation, 1st Holy Communion or Confirmation in 2017 that Enrolment Forms are available in the church foyer for parents to enrol their children in the Parish Sacramental Program.
For your information dates and times of Commitment Masses are also on the Board. Please note there is no need to sign-up for a Commitment Mass, please come along to the mass you would usually attend or to the mass that best suits your family.
Forms can be collected after Mass, or during opening times of the Church as follows:
- Wednesday to Friday 5.30 pm – until after 6pm for Evening Mass.
- Wednesday mornings for 8.45 till after the 9am Mass
- Tuesday afternoon from 3.00pm till after the 6pm evening Mass.
- Weekend masses Sat. 6.30pm, Sun. 7.15am, 9am and 5pm. The church is open at least 1 hour prior to all weekend masses.
For enquiries phone 0404 325 900, or email lharkins@iinet.net.au.
Lyn Harkins, Co-ordinator St Emilie’s Parish Sacramental Program
First Holy Communion Masses Register and Parent & Child Workshop Information
Dear Parents
The sign-up sheets for the First Eucharist masses will be available in the church foyer from Saturday 25 June 2016. The masses are due to be held on the following dates and the number of candidates at each mass will be limited to 14. If you have particular dates, times that are best for your family, I suggest you go to the church before 6.30pm mass on Saturday to ensure you have the date you require.
Saturday, August 13 at 6.30pm Mass Sunday, August 14 at 9.00am Mass
Saturday, August 20 at 6.30pm Mass Sunday, August 21 9.00am Mass
Saturday, August 27 at 6.30pm Mass Sunday, August 28 at 9.00am Mass
Saturday, September 3 at 6.30pm Mass (if required)
Prior to the actual First Holy Communion Masses, the next step in the preparation process is the Parent & Child First Holy Communion Workshop and it is very important that your child attend with either both or at least one parent. The dates are as follows:
- Tuesday 26 July at 5.15pm
- Wednesday 27 July at 5pm
The workshops will take place in the School Hall, and this year there is no need for prior registration of which session you will attend. Just choose the session you will attend, and register that you are present when you arrive.
Should you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Kindest regards,
Stuart Munro
2016 Sacramental Commitment Masses this weekend
Families are reminded that if they did not attend a Sacramental Commitment Mass in March, there are 2 Sacramental Commitment Masses this weekend, Saturday at 6.30pm and Sunday at 9am.
Sacramental Commitment Masses Begin this weekend
All children preparing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, First Eucharist or Confirmation in 2016 are required to attend one of the Parish Sacramental Commitment Masses.
These masses will be celebrated, starting this weekend, over the weekends of the 5 & 6 March and the 12 & 13 March 2016. Saturday evening mass begins at 6.30pm with Sunday masses being held at 7.15am, 9am and 5pm.
When you arrive at one of these masses, please make sure you have your name ticked off by one of the teachers or catechists who will be waiting in the foyer. If you haven’t already brought in your Enrolment Form, you can bring it to one of the Commitment Masses.
Attached below is a copy of the ceremony that will take place. All masses will have the ceremony on overheads.
Letters for Parents with details of Communion Dates & Processes
St Emilie’s Parish 2016 Sacramental Program Enrolments
St Emilie’s Parish 2015 Sacramental Program Enrolments
I am pleased to inform parents who have children making either 1st Reconciliation, 1st Holy Communion or Confirmation in 2016 that Enrolment Forms are available in the church foyer for parents to enrol their children in the Parish Sacramental Program.
For your information dates and times of Commitment Masses are also on the Board. Please note there is no need to sign-up for a Commitment Mass, please come along to the mass you would usually attend or to the mass that best suits your family.
Forms can be collected after Mass, or during opening times of the Church as follows:
- Wednesday to Friday 5.30 pm – until after 6pm for Evening Mass.
- Wednesday mornings for 8.45 till after the 9am Mass
- Tuesday afternoon from 3.00pm till after the 6pm evening Mass.
- Weekend masses Sat. 6.30pm, Sun. 7.15am, 9am and 5pm. The church is open at least 1 hour prior to all weekend masses. For your information dates and times of Commitment Masses are also on the Board.
For enquiries phone 0404 325 900, or email lharkins@iinet.net.au.
Lyn Harkins, Co-ordinator St Emilie’s Parish Sacramental Program
