Religious Education
Sacrament of Confirmation 2026 – Important Information for Year 6 Families
Information has been sent to all Year 6 families, as the Year 6 Religious Education program includes preparation and learning about the Sacrament of Confirmation. We understand that some families may choose not to have their child receive the Sacrament this year.
Action Required for ALL YEAR 6 STUDENTS
1. Indication of Participation (see below)Please complete the SIMON eForm indicating whether your child will be participating in this year's Sacrament of Confirmation Program by Friday 24 July. Even if your child will not be participating in this year's Program we ask that you complete the form below so that we know you have read this eform.
2. Year 6 Confirmation Reflection Day Excursion (shared via SIMON)
Please note that a separate SIMON eForm has been sent to all Year 6 families seeking permission for students to attend the Year 6 Confirmation Reflection Day Excursion at St Jude's Church and Parish Centre, Scoresby, on Tuesday 18 August.
This Reflection Day forms part of the Year 6 Religious Education program and is a compulsory excursion for all Year 6 students, including those who are not receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation this year.
Sacrament of Confirmation Enrolment Form (Confirmation Candidates Only)
Families who choose to enrol their child in this year's Sacrament of Confirmation Program are asked to complete the Confirmation Enrolment Form by Friday 24 July.
Sacrament of Confirmation Program (Year 6)
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 | Holy Trinity Sacrament of Confirmation | HT |
Associated Information & eforms to be completed for Sacrament of Confirmation students
complete by Friday 24 July
St Jude’s Parish White Stole (Replacement)
If your child requires a replacement St Jude’s Parish stole, there will be a $10 charge to cover costs. Please complete the eform and send the $10 in a clearly labelled envelope to the school office by 4:00 pm on Tuesday 4 August.
Decorating Confirmation Stoles (OPTIONAL)
Families are welcome to decorate their child’s stole with their Confirmation (Saint) name and appropriate Confirmation symbols.
You may like to decorate it yourself, read the following information
Or may like to have it personalised professionally
Kind regards,
Denham Harvie
Religious Education Leader
Our next Youth Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 1st August at 6pm. 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
Mini Vinnies - Food If You Need It!
Our Mini Vinnies students have been working hard on a wonderful new initiative. As a part of our mission to ‘love one another’ Mini Vinnies are asking families to double a recipe to help others. Families who might be in need, will be able to take a meal from the freezer. At various times we may all need a hand, and with the cost of living impacting everyone, this is an easy way to help others in our immediate community.
A big thank you to the Parents Association for their fundraising, which has paid for a freezer to store the food.
What to do if you would like to offer your cooking services (you don’t have to be a fantastic cook). The Mini Vinnies students wish to freeze pre-cooked meals such as pasta, stews, casseroles or anything you love to cook that can be frozen.
- Email Andrea Dowling to express your interest in helping: adowling@htws.catholic.edu.au
- Your name will be added to a spreadsheet and you will be contacted when it is your turn to cook. Please use a container that you don’t need back and place a list of all the ingredients to the lid as well as the date the meal was prepared.
- Donations will be delivered to the office and taken to the freezer.
- As soon as we have a few meals stored we will inform you how to collect a meal if needed.
