Religious Education

Sacrament of First Eucharist (Holy Communion) 

In St Jude’s Parish and at Holy Trinity School, students currently receive their Sacraments in the following order: - 

Sacrament of First Eucharist –Year 3

Sacrament of First Eucharist (Holy Communion) –Year 4

Sacrament of Confirmation –Year 6

This information is being shared with all families in Years 4–6 to ensure that no student misses the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist (Holy Communion) in 2026.

The Sacrament of First Eucharist is available to students who have been baptised in the Catholic Church, are in Year 4 or above, and have already received the Sacrament of First Reconciliation.

In partnership with St Jude’s Parish, Holy Trinity School will support eligible students in preparing for and celebrating this important Sacrament.

A more detailed email, including enrolment information, has been sent out.

As part of the Catholic school and parish partnership, families are expected to attend all components of the Sacramental program.

These include:

• Two Parent & Child Workshops (attendance at both is required)
• One Commitment Mass (choose 1 Mass)
• The Celebration of the Sacrament of First Eucharist

Attendance by the child and at least one parent/carer is required at each of these.

Key Dates…

First Eucharist Family Workshop (child and one parent/carer must attend both):

First Eucharist Commitment Mass:

 Sacrament of First Eucharist:

All Year 4 families, in particular, are asked to respond to the Sacrament of First Eucharist Enrolment eForm by Tuesday 28 April 2026 by selecting ACCEPT or DECLINE.

Please ensure you also read the “Sacramental Parents Letter from Fr Jerald – Eucharist”, which provides important information about the Sacrament and preparation process.

Project Compassion – Unite Against Poverty

It’s not too late to send in a donation with your child. Thank you for your continued generosity and support.

During Lent, we also support Caritas Australia through Project Compassion, its annual Lenten fundraising campaign. For over 50 years, Project Compassion has helped vulnerable communities around the world by providing access to clean water, education, healthcare and sustainable food sources.

The 2026 theme, “Unite Against Poverty,” reminds us that while we may not be able to change the whole world at once, each small act of generosity can make a real difference. The good we do today can create lasting change for future generations.

Each classroom has a Project Compassion box. We encourage all students and families to support this important cause and to donate generously this Lent. Together, we can make a difference and bring hope to others.

Sacrament of Confirmation ~later this year 

The Sacrament of Confirmation is available for students in Year 6 who have been Baptised,  made their Reconciliation and First Eucharist and are yet to receive this Sacrament. Therefore, the Parish of St Jude’s and schools will be offering all our Year 6 students the opportunity to partake in the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Key Dates…

Sacrament of Confirmation Commitment Mass:

Sacrament of Confirmation Family Workshop :

Sacrament of Confirmation:

Information regarding enrolling your child/ren in a Sacrament will be shared via SIMON, in the weeks leading up to the beginning of the particular Sacramental Program. 

Kind regards,

Denham Harvie

Religious Education Leader

Week Day Masses

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday , Mass at 9.15am

Weekend Masses 

Saturday 6pm, 

Sunday 8.30am & 10.30am 

Reconciliation:  Saturday 5.30pm - 5.50pm