Sacraments
The Sacraments are at the heart of our Christian life. The first disciples were fortunate that they could meet the Lord and experience him there and then in their everyday lives. We might think that they were very much a separate, privileged group. While this might be true on one level, we are all in fact given the same wonderful opportunity to encounter Jesus – through the sacraments.
The Latin word sacramentum means “a sign of the sacred.” The seven sacraments are ceremonies that point to what is sacred, significant and important for Christians. They are special occasions for experiencing God’s presence.
For our Catholic Children who are ready to receive their First Holy Communion (Year 3 upwards) and Confirmation (Year 6) then the school, along with the parish provides the appropriate preparation, usually via special workshops on a Saturday and in the units of work taught in Religious Education.
It is important to note that this is a joint process involving commitment and support from you as parents as well. It is expected that our children will be attending a weekend Mass in order for them to be ready for the Sacraments.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation March 2025
Congratulations to these members of our Year 3 class, who discovered the joy and peace of God's forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time this evening.
May our Lord bless you on your First Reconciliation. May you always know that God, our forgiving Father will always be ready to welcome you back with open arms. Amen.
Reconciliation Parent and Child Workshop January 2025
The young people of the Parish who are preparing for their First Confession (Reconciliation) gathered with their parents to spend time thinking and reflecting on the Sacrament. Please hold in your prayers all those preparing for this important step on their Faith Journey.
Confirmation Retreat February 2025
Each person is given something to do that shows who God is. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7.11.
God’s various gifts are handed out everywhere; but they all originate in God’s Spirit. God’s various ministries are carried out everywhere; but they all originate in God’s Spirit. God’s various expressions of power are in action everywhere; but God himself is behind it all. Each person is given something to do that shows who God is.
The children who are due to take the Sacrament of Confirmation in May all participated in a retreat day with children from across the parish, hosted by Father Craig and led by Onelife Music.
Confirmation February 2025
What a wonderful celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Congratulations to the young people who were strengthened by the Holy Spirit to live as followers of Christ.
First Holy Communion Parent Workshop March 2025
The children alongside their parents attended a First Holy Communion Workshop whereby they reflected on the Sacrament they are preparing for in May. They worked together with their parents and other children from across the parish to discover the importance of the Sacrament.
