Important Sacramental Program Update

Thank you to all those families who have received their children into the sacramental program for 2020.  It is suggested that we have the Rite of Reconciliation in November 2020.  Due to November already being busy, we are going to delay this sacrament until next year when the children are in Grade 5 / at the age of 11.  Thank you for your support at this time.  Fr Marty

Click here to download the letter from Fr Marty

Sacramental Preparation Programs

The Parish Sacramental Preparation Program is run in accordance with the Sacramental Policy of the Archdiocese of Brisbane :
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  • In the year when the children turn eight (Year 3), they are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation.

  • In the year when the children turn nine (Year 4), they are welcomed to the Lord's Table and recieve First Holy Communion (Sacrament of Eucharist).

  • The Sacrament of Penance is a two-step process:
    a)  A simple celebration of the second rite of the Sacrament of Penance in
         preparation for First Holy Communion
    b)  In the year when the children turn ten (Year 5), they prepare for the
         Sacrament of Penance with individual confession and absolution
         (the first rite).

The sacramental programs for the above sacraments are a pastoral activity involving the family and parish communities.  The School has a shared responsibility with the parish and is supported through the school's Religious Education Curriculum P-12.
Click here for information about our current Sacramental Preparation Program >>
Should you require additional information,  please contact the Parish Office at 07 5537 4320 x 2 or email : rbay@bne.catholic.net.au. 


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