Learners in the Middle Learning Community prepare for and celebrate the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist for the first time.
Learners in the fifth year of primary schooling across the parish are prepared to celebrate the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist for the first time. If your child is Roman Catholic or of a Rite that is in communion with Rome, they will celebrate the sacraments. More information about this process is explained in the Sacramental Preparation Policy. These are important celebrations in the faith life of your child and our parish. Dates and venues may change depending on circumstances. You will receive confirmed information closer to each event.
Reconciliation
Congratulations to our learners who celebrated the Sacrament for the first time.
All Catholics are invited to celebrate this Sacrament any time on a Saturday between 9:30am and 10am, 5pm and 5:30pm or by appointment via Parish Office.
Eucharist
Family Faith Workshop
Date: 18 July
Time: 6pm
Venue: Online (Google Meet)
For: Middle (4) Learning Community members & families
All second year learners in the Middle Learning Community, along with at least one adult, are expected to attend.
Immersion Day
Date: TBC
Time: All day
Venue: St James the Apostle School
For: TBC
Presentation Masses
Dates: 27/28 July, 3/4 August
Times: Saturday – 6:00pm; Sunday – 8:30am, 10:30am, 5:00pm
Venue: St James the Apostle Church (336 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing)
For: Learners celebrating Eucharist for the first time & their families
All learners celebrating Eucharist for the first time are expected to attend one Mass across the two weekends.
Celebration of the Sacrament for the first time
Date: Saturday 7 September
Time: 10:30am
Venue: St James the Apostle Church (336 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing)
For: Middle (4) Learning Community members & families
Reflection Day
Date: TBC
Time: All day
Venue: St James the Apostle School
For: TBC
Dress requirements
All learners are expected to wear their summer (sport) uniform for the celebration of Reconciliation.
The sacrament of Eucharist does not require any special piece of clothing as part of the liturgy. While families might wear a particular type of dress as a tradition, this is not necessary for the celebration of the sacrament.
All members of the congregation are expected to dress neatly and respectfully.
Photography
Professional photography may be available for the celebration of Eucharist.