Sacramental Program Overview
Please find the following overview of our 2026 Sacramental Program. Our program runs over two (2) years, commencing with Confirmation (generally year 3) followed by Eucharist and Reconciliation (generally year 4). Once enrolled for Confirmation there is no need to re-enrol for the remaining Sacraments. We welcome older children into our program. We welcome relocated families who are mid-journey with their Sacraments.
We look forward to meeting you and your families as you journey through the Sacraments with our support and prayer.
What to expect
- Parental involvement: Parents play a significant role in nurturing their children’s faith and are a key part of the program. You will be expected to complete workbooks at home, attend an information session, attend Masses and the workshop day for each Sacrament.
- Workshop days: Our program is blessed to have Archdiocesan Ministries help us engage the children to encounter God and grow in their faith. Each Sacrament has one workshop day the children and a parent must attend.
- Mandatory attendance: Attendance at key events such as Rite of Enrolment Masses, workshop days and dates listed below are mandatory for the child to receive their Sacrament.
- Mass passports: Families are required to fill in a Mass Passport as a means of connecting with the Parish Priest and others during their Sacramental preparation. Passports are given to your family in their Sacramental Pack. Passports are to be brought to Mass and signed by the Priest or Sacristan after Mass. A minimum four signatures are required for the child to receive their Sacrament.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
For children in year 3 or above who have been Baptised
Information sessions: Tuesday 10 March 7pm, Wednesday 11 March at 12 noon, Thursday 12 March, 7pm all at St William’s Catholic Church, Grovely. One parent of the enrolled child must attend one session. At this session you will receive a Sacramental Pack for your use in the program. Attendance is essential to the program.
Rite of Enrolment ceremony weekend: Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 March. Families must attend one Mass. At this Mass you will bring your child’s written Prayer Partner letter to give to a parishioner.
Our Father Mass: Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 April. Families must attend one Mass. At this Mass children will receive an Our Father prayer and learn the importance of the Our Father.
Encounter Kids workshop day: Sunday, 3 May, at 9am Mass followed by morning tea and workshops until approx. 2:30pm, St William’s Catholic Church, Grovely. Attendance is compulsory.
Creed Mass: Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 May. Families must attend one Mass. At this Mass children will receive a Creed prayer card and learn the importance of the Apostles Creed.
Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation
Group A: Saturday, May 23 at 4pm, Our Lady of Dolours, Mitchelton.
Group B: Saturday, May 23 at 5pm, St William’s Catholic Church, Grovely.
Group C: Sunday, May 24 at 9am, St William’s Catholic Church, Grovely.
Group D: Sunday, May 24 at 5pm, St William’s Catholic Church, Grovely.
Group E: Sunday, May 24 at 10am, Our Lady of Dolours, Mitchelton.
Group F: Sunday, May 24 at 8am, Sacred Heart, Samford.
SACRAMENT OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
For children who are in year 4 or above and have celebrated their Confirmation
Information sessions: Tuesday 2 June 7pm, Wednesday 3 June 12 noon and Thursday 4 June 7pm, all at St William’s Catholic Church, Grovely. Parents must attend one session.
Rite of Enrolment ceremony weekend: Saturday 13 June & Sunday 14 June. Families must attend one Mass. At this Mass you will bring your child’s written Prayer Partner letter to give to a parishioner.
Our Father Mass: Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 June. Families must attend one Mass. At this Mass children will receive an Our Father prayer and develop their understanding of the Our Father.
Encounter Kids workshop day: Sunday, 19 July, at 9am Mass followed by morning tea and workshops until approx. 2:30pm, St William’s Catholic Church, Grovely. Attendance is compulsory.
Creed Mass: Saturday 25 & 26 July. Families must attend one Mass. At this Mass children will receive a Creed prayer card and develop their understanding of the Apostles Creed.
Penance service: Wednesday 29 July, 6pm, St William’s Catholic Church, Grovely. One parent and the child preparing for First Holy Communion must attend 2nd Rite Penance as a group. Attendance is compulsory to receive First Holy Communion.
Celebration of the Sacrament of First Holy Communion
Group A: Saturday, August 8 at 4pm, Our Lady of Dolours, Mitchelton.
Group B: Saturday, August 8 at 5pm, St William’s Catholic Church, Grovely.
Group C: Sunday, August 9 at 9am, St William’s Catholic Church, Grovely.
Group D: Sunday, August 9 at 5pm, St William’s Catholic Church, Grovely.
Group E: Sunday, August 9 at 10am, Our Lady of Dolours, Mitchelton.
Group F: Sunday, August 9 at 8am, Sacred Heart, Samford.
SACRAMENT OF FIRST RECONCILIATION
For children who have celebrated their Confirmation and First Holy Communion
Information sessions: Tuesday 18 August 7pm, Wednesday 19 August 12 noon, Thursday 20 August, 7pm all at St William’s Catholic Church, Grovely. Parents must attend one session.
Rite of Enrolment ceremony weekend: Saturday 29 August & Sunday 30 August. Families must attend one Mass.
Encounter Kids workshop day: Sunday, 13 September, at 9am Mass followed by morning tea and workshops until approx. 12 noon, St William’s Catholic Church, Grovely.
Celebration of the Sacrament of First Reconciliation
Together: Sunday 11 October 11am, St William’s Catholic Church, Grovely.
Enrolment is online via the GSM Parish website at https://gsmparishes.com.au/confirmation/ Please note an Enrolment Fee of $120 is payable online upon enrolment. This fee is for all three sacraments. You are not required to pay other fees for the Sacraments of First Holy Communion or First Reconciliation. Please note if your family are experiencing financial challenges please do come and speak with us at the parish office privately. If you have relocated and have already commenced your child’s Sacramental journey, please contact us to assist you.
All of us at GSM Parishes look forward to journeying with your children and pray you do too! We are thankful to be celebrating the Sacraments with you and your families. Should you have any queries please contact our Sacramental Coordinator at sc********@**************et.au
We look forward to journeying with your children! We are thankful to be celebrating the Sacraments with you and your families.