Sacramental Preparation Program Enrolment Form

  • Sacramental Preparation Program Enrolment Form

    Partnered Parishes of Our Lady of Lourdes Armadale and St Peter's Toorak

  • About your child

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  • About the parents

    Please include details for both parents where possible.
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  • About your child's baptism

  • * If your child was baptised in an Eastern Catholic Church (such as the Maronite, Melkite or Ukrainian Churches) your child would have received all of the sacraments of initiation (baptism, confirmation and communion) during their baptism liturgy. The sacrament of confirmation cannot be repeated. Your child is welcome to be part of the program, but they will receive a blessing instead of Confirmation.

  • + If your child was baptised in an Eastern Orthodox Church (such as the Greek, Russian, Serbian and Coptic Orthodox Churches) your child would have received all of the sacraments of initiation (baptism, confirmation and communion) during their baptism liturgy. The sacrament of confirmation cannot be repeated. Your child is welcome to be part of the program, but they will receive a blessing instead of Confirmation. If you would like your child to be part of (in communion with) the Catholic Church, your child will need to part take in the Rite of Christian Initation for Children (RCIC) - Profession of Faith. 

  • # If your child was baptised in a non-Catholic church, they will need to be received into the Catholic Church before continuing with the program.

  • ^ If your child has not been baptised, they will need to be baptised before receiving any of the sacraments prepared by these programs.

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  • If your child was not baptised in the Partnered Parishes of Our Lady of Lourdes Armadale and St Peter's Toorak, a copy of their Baptism certificate (or an Extract of Baptism Register) will be needed. Please upload a photo or scan of the original certificate below. The Catholic Church recognises as valid baptisms that have been celebrated with pouring or immersion in water, while a minister recites the words of baptism: "I baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

    If you don't have the scan available now, you can submit the form. A copy will be sent to your email address, with a link to return to the form later on to make any changes.

     

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  • Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession/Penance)

    A child must have been baptised or received into the Catholic Church and have received the Sacrament of Baptism to be eligible to receive this Sacrament of Healing.

  • The Sacrament of First Reconciliation Preparation Program will begin this year on Tuesday 18th March 2025 at 4:15pm at St Peter’s Parish Centre (583 Toorak Road, Toorak, 3142).

    The Sacrament of First Reconciliation will be celebrated on Wednesday 21st May 2025 at 6:00pm at St Peter's Church Toorak (581 Toorak Road, Toorak, 3142).

    The First Reconciliation Sacramental Preparation is a 7-week programme. Each session will go for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, in which parents or pre-advised guardians can pick up their child/children from the Parish Centre (583 Toorak Road, Toorak, 3142). This is where most of the classes are run from.

    The Parish’s Sacramental Program will be taught in person. For those who are unable to attend in person due to illness or immediate after school activities, homework and the session will be send to you, the parent via email after the session. Attendance for all sessions are essential, but understandably school camps, illness, etc. happen. Like at school, you will need to let Delisa or the Parish Office know if your child is unable to attend a scheduled session. If your child misses more than two sessions, a makeup session will need to be organised for another date and time.

    Parents/Guardians will need to sign in and sign out their child/children during drop off and pick up times. Your child/children cannot sign in or out for themselves. 

    The Parish Carpark gates will be open from 4:00pm – 4:45pm and then again from 5:00pm – 5:45pm for your convenience. The Parish Carpark can be found at 585 Toorak Road, Toorak, 3142, underneath The Benson Retirement Village.

    Please Note: Toorak Road towards Burwood becomes a ‘Tow Away Zone’ after 4:30pm, until 6:30pm. Directions to enter Underground Carpark via Toorak Road - Left Turn Only, from Toorak Road towards Burwood. No Right Turn allowed for City bound traffic.

    Schedule for First Reconciliation (School Terms 1 & 2)

    1.       Tuesday 18th March 2025 – 4:15-5:30pm

    2.       Tuesday 25th March 2025 – 4:15-5:30pm

    3.       Tuesday 1st April 2025 – 4:15-5:30pm

    -          AUTUMN/EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

    4.       Tuesday 29th April 2025 – 4:15-5:30pm

    5.       Tuesday 6th May 2025 – 4:15-5:30pm

    6.       Tuesday 13th May 2025 – 4:15-5:30pm

    7.       Tuesday 20th May 2025 – 4:15-5:30pm – Liturgy Rehearsal at St Peter’s Church

    •   Wednesday 21st May 2025 – 6:00pm Liturgy of Reconciliation at St Peter’s

    Reconciliation is a Sacrament of Healing. It celebrates God’s love, mercy and forgiveness. It is one of the seven sacraments of the Church and offers the grace and peace to recommit ourselves to the Christian way of life and reconcile ourselves to God and each other. 

    We ask for your support, involvement, encouragement and prayer during this time of Preparation, so that your child may be well prepared and look forward eagerly to his or her First Reconciliation.

  • Sacrament of Holy Communion (Eucharist)

    A child must have been baptised or received into the Catholic Church and have received the Sacraments of Baptism and Reconciliation to be eligible to receive this Sacrament of Initiation.

  • The Sacrament of First Holy Communion Preparation Program will begin this year on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 at 4:15pm at St Peter’s Parish Centre (583 Toorak Road, Toorak, 3142).

    The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Saturday 9th August 2025 at 6:00pm at St Peter's Church Toorak (581 Toorak Road, Toorak, 3142).

    The First Holy Communion Sacramental Preparation is a 7-week programme. Each session will go for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, in which parents or pre-advised guardians can pick up their child/children from the Parish Centre (583 Toorak Road, Toorak, 3142). This is where most of the classes are run from.

    The Parish’s Sacramental Program will be taught in person. For those who are unable to attend in person due to illness or immediate after school activities, homework and the session will be send to you, the parent via email after the session. Attendance for all sessions are essential, but understandably school camps, illness, etc. happen. Like at school, you will need to let Delisa or the Parish Office know if your child is unable to attend a scheduled session. If your child misses more than two sessions, a makeup session will need to be organised for another date and time.

    Parents/Guardians will need to sign in and sign out their child/children during drop off and pick up times. Your child/children cannot sign in or out for themselves. 

    The Parish Carpark gates will be open from 4:00pm – 4:45pm and then again from 5:00pm – 5:45pm for your convenience. The Parish Carpark can be found at 585 Toorak Road, Toorak, 3142, underneath The Benson Retirement Village.

    Please Note: Toorak Road towards Burwood becomes a ‘Tow Away Zone’ after 4:30pm, until 6:30pm. Directions to enter Underground Carpark via Toorak Road - Left Turn Only, from Toorak Road towards Burwood. No Right Turn allowed for City bound traffic.

    Schedule for First Holy Communion (School Terms 2 & 3)

    1.       Tuesday 3rd June 2025 – 4:15-5:30pm

    ·         Saturday 7th June 2025 – 6:00pm First Holy Communion Commitment Mass at St Peter’s Church

    2.       Tuesday 10th June 2025 – 4:15-5:30pm

    3.       Tuesday 17th June 2025 – 4:15-5:30pm

    4.       Tuesday 24th June 2025 – 4:15-5:30pm

    -          WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

    5.       Tuesday 22nd July 2025 – 4:15-5:30pm

    6.       Tuesday 29th July 2025 – 4:15-5:30pm

    7.       Tuesday 5th August 2025 – 4:15-5:30pm – Mass Rehearsal at St Peter’s Church

    ·         Saturday 9th August 2025 – 6:00pm - Celebration of the Sacrament of First Holy Communion at St Peter’s Church

    First Holy Communion (The Eucharist) is an important step in the Journey of Initiation into the Catholic Church and it provides a wonderful opportunity for us all to reflect on the challenges of being a committed Catholic in today’s world.

    We ask for your support, involvement, and encouragement during this time of Preparation, so that your child may be well prepared and look forward eagerly to their Holy Communion.

  • Sacramental Commitment and Payment

    Thank you for completing the form so far - remember, you can return to the form later on using the edit link in the email that you will be sent.

  • ENROLMENT COMMITMENT:
    We desire to enrol our child into the Parish Preparation Program for the Sacraments of Reconciliation / First Holy Communion.
    We recognise that we are their first teachers in the ways of faith and that we are doing our best to provide for our child a true pattern of Christian living. In particular, we acknowledge a commitment to the celebration of Sunday Mass and of family prayer.
    We are aware that our child must be carefully prepared for full and active participation in the Sacramental life of the Church, and that the responsibility for this preparation is primarily our own.
    We rely on God’s help and the continued support and encouragement of God’s people in the Church to faithfully accept these responsibilities.

    By signing below, we confirm that we have read and understood this document ‘Sacramental Preparation Enrolment Letter and Enrolment Form’ and, ‘Protecting God’s Children – Parent Resource: A Catholic Parent’s Guide to Keeping Their Kids Safe’ and we are willing to allow our child/children to participate in the Commitment Mass, Information Evening, the SEVEN Sacramental Preparation sessions and Ceremony as outlined in this form. 

  • Program Cost

    There is an enrolment fee which covers the expenses for teaching materials and light refreshments provided during the sessions.
    The Enrolment fee of $200 (per family) is to be transferred electronically into parish account. This fee is for the preparation of both First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.

    Account Name:
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    Account Number:
    Reference:

    		St Peter's Parish Church Acc
    083-347
    66 383 2596
    Surname of Child and Sacrament 
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  • Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne - Privacy Policy & Record Keeping Policy

    The Partnered Parishes of Our Lady of Lourdes Armadale and St Peter's Toorak Privacy and Record Keeping Policies are underwritten by the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne. 

    To view the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne's Privacy Policy, please click here.

    To view the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne's Record Keeping Policy, please click here.

    The information collected in this electronic form is being collected for our Parish records and Safeguarding purposes (for a 100-year period).

    The information may be granted for public access with prior consent to the details provided in this electronic form. e.g.: family history, reissuing of Sacramental Certificates.

    You have the right to access this information at a later time, as long as identity is proven.

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