Religious Education
Sacrament of Confirmation 2026 – Important Information for Year 6 Families
We are pleased to share initial information regarding the 2026 Sacrament of Confirmation Program for our Year 6 students.
The Sacrament of Confirmation is available for students who have been Baptised and have already received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Preparation for the Sacrament will take place through Religious Education lessons at school and family participation in the parish-based program.
As part of the preparation process, all candidates are required to attend:
- ONE Sacrament of Confirmation Commitment Mass
- BOTH Family Workshops
- the Confirmation Reflection Day
Key Dates…
Sacrament of Confirmation Commitment Mass:
Term 3 Wk 3
| Saturday 1 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 2 August | from 10:30-11:30am | at St Jude’s Church | child & at least one parent to attend | HT & SJ |
Sacrament of Confirmation Family Workshop :
| Term 3 Wk 3 | Wednesday 29 July | from 6:30-7:30pm | at St Jude’s Parish Centre | child & at least one parent to attend | HT |
| Term 3 Wk 4 | Wednesday 5 August | from 6:30-7:30pm | at St Jude’s Church | child & at least one parent to attend | HT |
Confirmation Events:
| Term 3 Wk 6 | Tuesday 18 August | from 9:00-3:00pm | Yr 6 Confirmation Reflection Day (Further information and permission details will be shared in coming weeks) | at St Jude’s Church | HT |
| Term 3 Wk 6 | Wednesday 19 August | 10am | Bishop Thinh pre-Confirmation Visit with HT Candidates | at Holy Trinity | HT |
Sacrament of Confirmation:
| Term 3 Wk 6 | Friday 21 August | from 5:15-6:15pm NOTE change of time | at St Jude’s Church | Sacrament of Confirmation | HT & SJ |
IMPORTANT – Confirmation Mass Time Adjustment
Due to the large number of Confirmation candidates this year across Holy Trinity School, St Jude’s School and the St Jude’s Parish Sacramental Program, an additional Confirmation Mass has been approved by Bishop Thinh.
This means:
- families will not need to have guest number restrictions, and
- the ceremony length will remain approximately one hour rather than close to two hours.
For organisational purposes, each school will celebrate at a separate Mass.
Holy Trinity Sacrament of Confirmation
Friday 21 August 5:15pm–6:15pm at St Jude’s Church
Further information, including the enrolment eForm and additional preparation details, will be shared with Year 6 families in the coming weeks.
Kind regards,
Denham Harvie
Religious Education Leader
We are delighted to announce the commencement of a Children and Youth Mass at St Jude’s, to be celebrated on the first Saturday of every month at 6:00 pm, beginning on Saturday, 6 June.
This special Mass aims to provide greater opportunities for children and young people to actively participate in the celebration of the Eucharist. They will be encouraged to take part in various ministries, including readers, commentators, choir members, musicians, and other supportive roles.
We warmly invite children, youth, and families to become involved in this meaningful initiative. It is a wonderful opportunity for our young parishioners to grow in faith, share their gifts, and feel more connected to our parish community.
We would greatly appreciate your support in making this a vibrant and enriching celebration for our young community.
Thank you very much.
Kind regards,
Fr Jerald Mariadas
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