Class/ School Masses
& Sacramental
Program and Dates
Class/ School Masses
& Sacramental
Program and Dates
Having consulted with Fr Eric, given COVID restrictions we will not be having Class or School Masses in the Church, this Term. We will re-evaluate possibilities in Term 3.
We will however continue to have prayer services or Liturgies in the school. Be assured Religious Education continues to have a high profile within classrooms through lessons, prayer and liturgy. Levels may also gather for prayer services.
We recognise that in 2020, our Catholic students at SJV were not able to celebrate the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation. To this end, this year, we will be 'catching up' the students who missed making their Sacraments in 2020 as well as those undertaking the Sacraments this year. Of course we will be following COVID restrictions so arrangements may change.
Having met with Fr Eric, please note the following proposed dates for our 2021 Sacramental Celebrations.
Please put these dates in your diary. They are also on the Community Calendar.
More information will be sent home to you closer to the time.
Sacrament of Eucharist
(Catholic Students in Year 4 2021 and Year 5 Catholic Students)
Students will make their First Eucharist at one of these Masses
Saturday 31st July 6pm
Sunday, Sunday 1st August 10am
Saturday 7th August 6pm
Sunday 8th August 10am
Saturday 14th August 6pm
Sunday 15th August 10am
Sacrament of Confirmation
(Catholic Students in Year 6 2021 and Year 7 Catholic Students who attended SJV)
Our hope would be that students will make their Sacrament at one of these Masses
Monday October 11th 7:30pm
Tuesday October 12th 7:30pm
Booking for Sacraments
Do not book or select a particular date for First Eucharist or Confirmation at this stage. More information will be sent home to you.
We will be following any COVID updates as they come to hand. This may mean changes to arrangements.
Preparation for the Sacrament
The students will undergo preparation in their classes.
In addition to preparation at school, a booklet with instruction will come home for each Sacrament from the Parish. This will need to be completed at home by the child with parents assisting.