Sacramental Program

Families in our parish are able to participate in the Sacramental Program offered each year by the Cathedral of St Stephen Parish.  Please refer to the information below.  Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the Cathedral parish office at cathedral@bne.catholic.net.au.
Sacramental Program:  For young people in Grade 3, 4 and above
Sacraments are sacred events, in which we enter more fully into the mysteries of our Catholic faith. They are community events, which remind us of the role of the community in our faith life. Based upon the sacramental guidelines of the Archdiocese, the sacramental preparation is a collaborative process that is parish based and family-centred. 

Important Notice - Change of Dates
The original schedule for the Children’s Sacramental Program for 2021 was advertised without taking into account the early date for Easter, which meant that the school holidays fell after Easter rather than before Easter. 
 
Due to the current COVID restrictions, and as a number of families are on holiday at the present time and unable to attend the Parent Information Session, we have made the decision to postpone these sessions and reschedule for Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd April at 6.30pm.  They will still be held Hanly Room of the Francis Rush Centre.  The Cathedral car park will be available.  You can attend whichever night is more suitable for your family.
 
Please note that the Parent Information Sessions for this coming Saturday morning 10 April and Wednesday evening 14 April will no longer be held.
 
We apologise if the change of dates causes any inconvenience however, we do believe that in the long run, it will be more convenient for the majority of families.

The Sacramental Program will run as follows:
  • Wednesday 21 or Thursday 22 April 2021 @ 6:30pm – 7:30pm
    Parent Information Session Hanly Room, FRC
  • Saturday 15 May @ 2:00-3:30pm
    Retreat for the children receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation
    St Joseph’s Church, Kangaroo Point
  • Friday 21 May @ 7:00pm
    Sacrament of Confirmation  St Joseph’s Church, Kangaroo Point
  • Saturday 29 May @ 2:00-3:30pm
    Retreat for the children receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion
     St Joseph’s Church, Kangaroo Point
  • Saturday 5 /Sunday 6 June
    First Holy Communion

Could you please make contact (cathedral@bne.catholic.net.au) to advise which Parent Information Session you will be attending.


REGISTRATION: 
Please contact the Cathedral parish office before the Parent Information Session (cathedral@bne.catholic.net.au) to enrol your child/children into this year’s sacramental program 
 
PARENT INFORMATION SESSION: 
On Wednesday 21 or Thursday 22 April 2021 at 6:30pm – 7:30pm in the Hanly Room of the Cathedral precinct, there will be a parent information session for those enrolled in our Sacramental Program for this year. In this session, preparation process will be outlined and questions answered.
ENROLMENT FORMS