2026 Sacramental Dates

The dates for the 2026 Sacraments have been finalised. An email will be sent to all Year 2 and above families so everyone has the latest information. Some children have been Baptised since beginning at Holy Trinity and are now ready to continue their Sacramental journey.

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

Sacrament of First Reconciliation –Year 3

Sacrament of First Eucharist (Holy Communion) –Year 4

Sacrament of Confirmation –Year 6

Preparation for each Sacrament takes place during Religious Education lessons with the classroom teachers. Students also complete follow-up activities at home and participate in a Family Workshop as part of their preparation.

Please note that next year’s Sacramental Program has changed slightly. It is compulsory for at least one parent to attend both workshops for each Sacrament their child is undertaking.

Each Sacrament includes two workshops:

• The first workshop is for parents only.

• The second workshop and Commitment Mass are to be attended by the child receiving the Sacrament and at least one parent.

Families will not be able to book a place for their child to receive the Sacrament unless they have attended both workshops and completed any associated tasks.

Sacrament of First Reconciliation

The Sacrament of First Reconciliation is available for students who have been baptised and in Year 3 or above and are yet to receive this Sacrament. Therefore, the Parish of St Jude’s and schools will be offering all our Year 3 students or above the opportunity to partake in the Sacrament of First Reconciliation.

Key Dates…

First Reconciliation Workshop (one parent must attend both):

Term 1 Wk 5	Wednesday 25 February	from 6:30-7:30pm	at St Jude’s Parish Centre	at least one parent to attend	HT
Term 1 Wk 6	Wednesday 4 March	from 6:30-7:30pm	at St Jude’s Parish Centre	child & at least one parent to attend	HT

Sacrament of Reconciliation Commitment Mass:

Term 1 Wk 5	Saturday 28 February	from 6:00-7:00pm	at St Jude’s Church	child & at least one parent to attend OR	HT & SJ
Term 1 Wk 5	Sunday 1 March	from 10:30-11:30am	at St Jude’s Church	child & at least one parent to attend	HT & SJ

Sacrament of First Reconciliation:

Term 1 Wk 8

Wednesday 18 March

from 6:30~7:30pm

at St Jude’s Church

child & at least one parent to attend

HT & SJ

Sacrament of First Eucharist (Holy Communion)

The Sacrament of First Eucharist is available for students in Year 4 or above who have been Baptised and made their Reconciliation and are yet to receive this Sacrament. Therefore, the Parish of St Jude’s and schools will be offering all our Year 4 students or above the opportunity to partake in the Sacrament of First Eucharist.

Key Dates…

First Eucharist Family Workshop (one parent must attend both):

Term 2 Wk 2	Wednesday 29 April	from 6:30-7:30pm	at St Jude’s Parish Centre	at least one parent to attend	HT
Term 2 Wk 4	Wednesday 6 May	from 6:30-7:30pm	at St Jude’s Parish Centre	child & at least one parent to attend	HT

Sacrament of First Eucharist Commitment Mass:

Term 2 Wk 2	Saturday 2 May	from 6:00-7:00pm	at St Jude’s Church	child & at least one parent to attend OR	HT & SJ
Term 2 Wk 2	Sunday 3 May	from 10:30-11:30am	at St Jude’s Church	child & at least one parent to attend	HT & SJ

Sacrament of First Eucharist:

Term 2 Wk 2

Saturday 16 May

from 2:00-3:00pm

at St Jude’s Church

HT Sacrament of First Eucharist

HT

Sacrament of Confirmation

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 Family Workshop (one parent must attend both):

Term 3 Wk 3	Wednesday 29 July	from 6:30-7:30pm	at St Jude’s Parish Centre	at least one parent to attend	HT
Term 3 Wk 3	Wednesday 5 August	from 6:30-7:30pm	at St Jude’s Parish Centre	child & at least one parent to attend	HT

Sacrament of Confirmation Commitment Mass:

Term 3 Wk 3	Saturday 2 August	from 6:00-7:00pm	at St Jude’s Church	child & at least one parent to attend OR	HT & SJ
Term 3 Wk 3	Sunday 3 August	from 10:30-11:30am	at St Jude’s Church	child & at least one parent to attend	HT & SJ

Sacrament of Confirmation:

Term 3 Wk 6

Friday 21 August

from 6:00-7:30pm

at St Jude’s Church

Sacrament of Confirmation

HT & SJ

Information regarding enrolling your child/ren in a Sacrament will be shared via SIMON in 2026, in the weeks leading up to the beginning of the particular Sacramental Program.

2025 Jubilee (Pilgrims of Hope)

What is the 2025 Jubilee?

The term “Jubilee” comes from the Hebrew term “yobel,” which means “ram’s horn.” In Jewish tradition, the sound of the horn marked the beginning of a particular year of remission and forgiveness. The Catholic Church adopted this tradition and made it a year of pilgrimage, prayer, and reconciliation.

What is the History of the Jubilee?

The first Jubilee of the Catholic Church was proclaimed by Pope Boniface VIII in 1300. Since then, the Church has celebrated a Jubilee every 25 years unless the Pope decides to call an extraordinary Jubilee, as Pope Francis did in 2015.

Why is 2025 a Holy Year for the Catholic Church?

The official Vatican website for the Holy Year 2025 — www.iubilaeum2025.va — says, “In 1300, Pope Boniface VIII called the first Jubilee, also known as a ‘Holy Year,’ since it is a time when God’s holiness transforms us.” The Jubilee is a time of forgiveness and reconciliation, with pilgrims worldwide flocking to Rome to celebrate the event. It is also a time of renewal and spiritual awakening, with the Pope and other religious leaders offering prayers, blessings, and ceremonies.

Weekly Masses

Wednesday & Thursday, Mass at 9.15am

Friday, Communion Service at 9.15am

Weekend Masses

Saturday 6pm,

Sunday 8.30am & 10.30am

Reconciliation by appointment (contact Fr Jerald or Fr Joel at Parish Office)

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