St John Vianney's Newsletter

The Sacraments 

Information

The 2022 Sacramental Program

In 2022 the Sacramental Programs for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist (First Communion) and Confirmation are being organised by Father Eric and the St John Vianney's Parish. This means that most information will be sent directly to you from the Parish office. However, I will be able to help you if you have questions.

 

Contact details:

St John Vianney's Parish phone: (03) 9546 3831

St John Vianney's Parish email: st.john.vianney.mulgrave@gmail.com

 

Ru Lameijn - Religious Education Leader S.J.V. school: rlameijn@sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au 

Or contact via the school phone number: (03) 8543 4444

 

First Reconciliation

For students in Year 3 and are Baptised Catholic - Reconciliation (once called Confession or Penance) is the sacrament of God’s loving forgiveness. It allows for our sorrow for wrong-doing and a desire to be reconciled with God.

 

Important Dates:

  • Monday 14th February - Enrolments close (STRICTLY)
  • Tuesday 22nd March at 7 pm - Preparation Session 
  • Tuesday 29th March at 7 pm - Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Enrolment form:

Enrolments are now open. Enrolment forms can be collected from the Parish Office (opening hours are Mon-Fri 9 am till 3pm - closed between 12.30 pm and 1 pm) or the school office. 

 

The forms need to be returned to The Parish Office before Monday the 14th of February 2.30 pm. Note: No late enrolments will be accepted. Please enclose $30 to defray costs. 

First Eucharist or First Communion

For Students in Year 4 and are baptised Catholic - As Catholics we believe that the Eucharist or Communion is a celebration of Christ’s love for his church. It is the memorial of his Last Supper, death and Resurrection where consecrated bread is broken and shared to provide a profound source of union between our God and us. Pope Francis tells us that Holy Communion is “an encounter with Jesus, who is our constant companion in life.”

 

Important Dates:

  • TBA - Parish information session 
  • Saturday 6th of August at 6 pm - 1st group - celebration of the sacrament of First Eucharist
  • Sunday 7th of August at 10 am - 2nd group - celebration of the sacrament of First Eucharist
  • Sunday 14th of August at 10 am - 3rd and last group - celebration of sacrament of First Eucharist

More information and booking details will follow. 

 

Confirmation

For Students in Year 6 and are baptised Catholic - Confirmation is the continuation along the sacramental path begun at Baptism. It deepens the relationship between Christ and a Baptized Christian, enriching them with the gifts of the Holy Spirit; Wisdom and Understanding, the spirits of Counsel and Fortitude, Knowledge and Piety and Fear of the Lord [once called Wonder and Awe of the Lord].

 

Important dates: 

  • TBA - Parish information session 
  • Tuesday 4th October at 2:15 pm - Bishop Ireland to visit the students from  our parish and school 
  • Tuesday, 11 October at 7:00 pm - Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation

More information to follow. 

 

Please don't hesitate to contact the parish or me if you have any further questions. Contact details are provided at the top of this page.

 

Kind Regards, 

 

Ru Lameijn (rlameijn@sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au)