Program Overview (a copy will be emailed to you at completion of this form)
First reconciliation is for children in year 2 and above and whose parents/guardians believe are ready to prepare for the sacrament, displaying an understanding of right from wrong. Children must be Baptised and not yet received the Sacrament of Confession.
Nomination Forms are to be submitted by Friday, 20th September, 2024.
Information evening to confirm your child’s enrolment:
Term 4 – Week 1: Thursday 17th October 7:00pm - 8:15pm
(For Parents/Carers only) St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School Hall,
Cox Crescent, Dundas Valley
First Reconciliation Lessons
There will be 6 compulsory lessons in the school hall in term 4.
Each week you may choose to attend the Thursday OR Friday lesson (subject to group size, you can change from week to week to work with your schedule, no need to notify of changes)
Start in school hall 4:55pm arrival for 5:00pm start, sharp
Finish in the church 6:25pm (parent to sit with child/children in church for final prayers and then finish at 6:30pm, siblings are welcome)
Lesson 1: Thurs 24th or Fri 25th October
Lesson 2: Thurs 31st October or Fri 1st November
Lesson 3: Thurs 7th or Fri 8th November
Lesson 4: Thurs 14th or Fri 15th November
Lesson 5: Thurs 21st or Fri 22nd November
Lesson 6: Thurs 28th or Fri 29th November
Compulsory practice in the church
Sunday 1st December: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
First Reconciliation in the church
Wednesday 4th December: 6:10pm arrival in church foyer for 6:30pm start.
2025 First Holy Communion
Sunday (incl. Saturday night vigil) Mass attendance is a requirement of our First Holy Communion program, a Commandment of God and precept of the church.
First Holy Communion lessons will begin middle Term 1, 2025 and First Holy Communion will be near the Feast of Corpus Christi which is in June. Dates will be confirmed in January, 2025.
On behalf of the Sacramental Program Team, we look forward to helping you to prepare your child for these sacraments.
God bless and keep you,
Lauren Chehade
stbernadettedvsp@hotmail.com