Eucharist Workshop for Parents and Children

Dear Parents, please find below the links to both the First Holy Communion Parent Booklet and the two powerpoints that accompany the booklet. This presentation is a resource that complements the classroom program, the Catechist program and the conversations you are having at home. We hope you enjoy the experience with your child and that it gives you a springboard for discussion and prayer.

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Parent Booklet

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Powerpoint 1

Download (PPTX, 29.42MB)

Powerpoint 2

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Links in PPT 1 will bring you back to the movie clips below.

We hope you enjoy this special opportunity with your child.

Clip 1 – You’re Growing Up

Clip 2 – Counting your Blessings

Clip 3 – Sundays are Special

Clip 4 – The Road to Emmaus

Clip 5 – So Many Wonders!

Clip 6 – The Liturgy of the Word

Clip 7 – Holy Communion

Clip 8 – The Last Supper

Clip 9 – Go Make a Difference!

Please note that a letter from the Parish will be sent home shortly, describing arrangements for the day of your child’s First Holy Communion Mass. A copy will also be posted in this space.

Thank you and may you all be blessed abundantly at this special time.

Sacrament of 1st Eucharist 2020–Online Booking Instructions

July 21, 2020
Stuart Munro
· Eucharist · Parish News · Sacramental Information · Year 4

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Draft Sacramental Dates for 2020

November 27, 2019
Stuart Munro
· Confirmation · Eucharist · RE News · Reconciliation · Sacramental Information · Year 2 · Year 3 · Year 5

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2019 Sacramental Dates Updated

May 22, 2019
Stuart Munro
· Confirmation · Eucharist · Messages · Parish News · Reconciliation · Sacramental Information · Year 3 · Year 4 · Year 6

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Sacramental Dates for 2019 Reminder

April 29, 2019
Stuart Munro
· Confirmation · Eucharist · Messages · Parish News · Reconciliation · Religious Education · Sacramental Information · Year 3 · Year 4 · Year 6

A reminder of the Sacramental dates for 2019.

The sign up sheets for Masses will be put in the Church a number of weeks before each Sacrament. The dates when these sheets go in the Church will be advertised in the Weekly Reminders beforehand.

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First Holy Communion Sacrament Information and Commitment Masses

March 6, 2019
Stuart Munro
· Eucharist · Sacramental Information · Year 4

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Sacramental Program–Enrolment Forms 2019

February 7, 2019
Stuart Munro
· Confirmation · Eucharist · Messages · Parish News · Parish News · Reconciliation · Sacramental Information · Year 3 · Year 4 · Year 6

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.

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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

February 6, 2018
Stuart Munro
· Confirmation · Eucharist · Messages · Reconciliation · Sacramental Information · Year 3 · Year 4 · Year 6

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

February 9, 2017
Stuart Munro
· Confirmation · Eucharist · Parish News · Reconciliation · Religious Education · Sacramental Information · Year 3 · Year 4 · Year 6

Please note that there may be changes.

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St Emilie’s Parish 2017 Sacramental Program Enrolments

February 4, 2017
Stuart Munro
· Confirmation · Eucharist · Parish News · RE News · Reconciliation · Religious Education · Sacramental Information · Year 3 · Year 4 · Year 6

I am pleased to inform parents who have children making either 1^st Reconciliation, 1^st 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