Confirmation 2024

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The parish is inviting all eligible candidates to enrol for the sacrament of Confirmation which will be celebrated at our parish on  Thursday 17th Oct 2024 at 6.30pm by Bishop Richard.

To be eligible the candidate should be:

  1. In year 6 (minimum age 11 years) and above
  2. Have received the Sacrament of Baptism, as demonstrated by a copy of the baptismal certificate.  Applicants who do not provide a copy of this will not be accepted as candidates.
  3. Received the Sacrament of Reconciliation and
  4. Received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion.

The parish-based Preparation Program for candidates along with their families will commence with an Information Evening on the 28th Aug 2024 at 6.30pm, a commitment mass and preparation classes. Please note active participation is essential if you wish to have your child receive this sacrament.

Use this Link to register.

https://forms.gle/MyxrqYtQ9cR1Ykse6

Please feel free to contact me via phone or email, should you need support.

We look forward in sharing this journey with you and your family.

God bless,                                                                                                                      

Sophia Brewty

Sacramental Coordinator.

St Peter Chanel & St Joseph Parish                                                                                       

Email: [email protected]                                                   

Phone:  (02) 9644 7787

Streams of living water will flow from within.


Important Dates for Confirmation

20th Nov 2023Commencement of Registration   
12th Feb 2024Final date for Registration  
Wed 28th Aug 2024, 6.30pm  Parent Information Evening
Venue: The Parish Hall  
It is a requirement that all candidates along with their parents/guardian attend and participate in ALL sessions & complete online assignments.  
  Sun 01 Sep 2024, 10.00am  Commitment Mass
Kindly remember to bring in your Commitment card that will be given out at the Information Evening
Candidates along with their Parents/Guardians are required to attend this Mass and promise/commit to actively partake in the preparation for the sacrament of Reconciliation
Wed 04 Sep 2024, 6.30pm                            Session 1
Venue: All classes are held at the Parish Hall
Wed 11 Sep 2024, 6.30 pmSession 2  
Wed 18 Sep 2024, 6.30 pmSession 3  
Wed 16 Oct 2024, 6.30 pmSession 4  
Sun 22 Sep 2024, 10.00am – 2.00pm  Reflection Day
Sun 29 Sep 2024  Last day to submit Google Classroom assignment
Any day between the 17 Oct – 30 Oct 2024 @ 6.00pm Sacrament of Confirmation  

Please mark these dates in your calendars.


Checklist

  1. Please make sure you complete the online registration before the due date – 12 Feb 2024 (pay and submit relevant doc).
  2. Commitment Card Enclosed – Please fill in the card and remember to bring it along for the commitment mass to hand over to Fr Josh (during mass) when prompted to do so.
  3. Prayer Card Enclosed – Pick a parishioner to pray for your child and your family as you’ll embark on this journey. Please hand over this as soon as you receive it.
  4. Log on to Google Classroom and complete the assigned task before the due date – 29 Sep 2024.

Google Classroom Code: tlp6fhw

Link: https://classroom.google.com/c/NjM3MTkzMzM5NzMw?cjc=tlp6fhw

(Please note your child will be unable to access this Google Classroom with their school email ID.

If you are having difficulties logging on to the Google Classroom, do not hesitate to contact me).

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (02) 9644 7787


The sacrament of confirmation completes the sacrament of baptism. If baptism is the sacrament of re-birth to a new and supernatural life, confirmation is the sacrament of maturity and coming of age. The real confession of Christ consist in this ‘that the whole man submits himself to Truth, in the judgment of his understanding, in the submission of his will and in the consecration of his whole power of love . . . To do this, poor-spirited man is only able when he has been confirmed by God’s grace’

This confirmation in the power of the Holy Spirit leading to a firm profession of faith has always been the particular effect which Catholic tradition has ascribed to the sacrament. It is effect which complements and completes that of baptism.


THE CHURCH TEACHES:
Confirmation is a true sacrament instituted by Christ and different from baptism. It is administered by laying-on of hands and anointing with chrism accompanied by prayer. The chrism is blessed by the bishop and the bishop administers the sacrament. All baptized persons can and should be confirmed. The effect of the sacrament of confirmation is to give strength in faith and for the confession of faith and to impress an indelible character.