Proposed Sacramental Program and Dates
Sacramental Program
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 Penance (Reconciliation)
(Catholic Students in Year 3 2021 and Year 4 Catholic Students)
Students will make the Sacrament of Penance on one of these evenings.
Monday 1st March (Year 4 students)
Tuesday 2nd March (Year 3 students)
The Celebration of the Sacrament of Penance will take place at 7:30pm in Church.
(Please note that we will be celebrating the Sacrament in a Communal Gathering, different from past years).
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 6th August 6pm
Sunday 7th 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
This is however dependant on Archdiocese Approval.
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. The Letter and Booklet in relation to the Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation) will be sent home next week.